Auto Driver Sought After Boy Die of Skull Fracture
Witnesses describe a blacking out incident as a motorist struck five year old Georges Nazio at South Avenue and Broad Street in Bridgeport yesterday afternoon. He died en route to St. Vincent’s Hospital after severe injuries. Police and state officers launched a statewide search, aided by women witnesses, for the unidentified driver.
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Bridgeport
Georges Nazio
South Avenue
Broad Street
Nazio
St. Vincent's Hospital
EF. T. Suaslin
Poller
Doda
Michal Connell Is Expected To Survive Wound
Michal Connell 40, superintendent of the Lordship Railway company car barns, is in critical condition with a self inflicted gunshot wound to the left side of the head. He was found in a car barn office by Michael Houlinsky, conscious but bleeding, and stated not to bother calling an ambulance. Police believe financial pressures and a possible automobile seizure led to the act.
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Connell
Fourth Street
Eeey Hailwas Company
Gannall
Miphael Houlinsky
Itister
Stratford
Houlinsky Po
Non-Stop Transcontinental Flight Hailed From Mish City
A historic nonstop flight from Mish City marked a milestone as the aircraft crossed the continent, reaching the city at 441.85 o'clock. Officials celebrate this feat as a new era in air travel.
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Yratt
Kan
Persistent Brewer Is Captured Again
Joseph Slavel, a seven year old from Ogden Street, is named by authorities as the city’s most persistent moonshine brewer. Federal, then local police, and yesterday’s raid seized liquor each time. Slazek, crippled by rheumatism and aided by the Department of Chac ilan, says he made liquor to earn money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Slavel
Ogden Street
Sidad
Slazek
Department of Chacilan
Death auto mystery rattles New Jersey church scene
Detectives traced the Hat Mula murder case to an automobile connected to the crime near the Phillips farm. Special County Attorney General Mott predicted reporters could bank on action next week as witnesses including A C Fraley were identified at a Lovers Lang farmhouse. Mott planned further interrogations while Mason departed for Newark for questioning.
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New Drunswick
Jane Gibson
Aes
A. C. Fraley
Sigourney Smith
Frat Bome
Mott
New Brunswick
Edward Wheslec Hall
Hugoand
St. John the Evangelist
Eleanor R. Milly
Mason
Mott Javey
Newark
Gibson
Mason Seun
Bay
Divorce Granted to Girl Wedded When 14 Years Old
A judge granted a divorce in a troubled case where a girl married at fourteen was deserted shortly after a second pregnancy. The proceedings describe abuse and alleged torture, with details about the decedent’s family and the neighboring community. The article notes the divorce proceeding and the jurist’s ruling.
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Sesson
Maorriasey
Juroid
Morrissey
Abio Nurs
Wien
Heer
Ner
Daly Wits Bart
Oriol Melina
Airee Weil
Chee Anserenge Cereltiety
TELTC
Peibe
Derby
Sie Wey
Wits
Rane
Letters Garbled in Public Challenge to Spellacy
The Hartford Coury reported today that J Bruce Bielaski and Miss Stevens's letters reveal an open challenge to U S Senatorial candidate Thomas J Spellacy for discussion on alleged misconduct. Bielaski says Spellacy feared exposure and would not face the public platform in any venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Coury
York
J. Bruce Birluski
Tomer Seurat Sarvies
Thoms J. Spellacy
United States
Activitiey
Iis of
Celal
United States Deparment of Justice
Spellacy
Rigiasidt
Stevens
Iquor Found In Bed With Infant In Park Street
A damaged report alleges liquor found in bed with an infant on Heden Street near Park Eye. Two men were held, with trash and other items seized as evidence. Each prisoner was released on $200 bail.
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Iquor
Park Eye
Howe
Heden Street
Haumilies Street
John
Labor Candidate To Oppose Lady Nancy In Plymouth Fight
London reports a new political contest in Plymouth with a labor candidate Cantielh Wealt Brenan challenging Lady Nancy Astor. The Conservative field includes Wiscomnbesy A far and Ari, while party lines and internal complications blur the race in the Commons and local discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LABOR
Lady Nancy
London
Plymouth
Brenan
Elleniel
Gommons
Hey
Loanloge
Parker Town Chairman and City Parking Fines
Parker town chairman and Democratic town committee members are mentioned amid police actions. J J McGuinness of 280 Walls Street was arrested. his car on Cannon Street drew a citation and a $1 fine. Harry C Palmer of 3 Beach Street, tied to Police Commissioner Uboman J Pardy, was arrested for parking too close to a fire hydrant and speeding, with a $20 fine in City Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lridgeport
Eben Ter
Democratic Town Committee
Tush
Jono J. McGuinness
Walls Street
McCllinnose
Cannon Street
Harry C. Palmer
Beach Street
Uboman J. Pardy
Falmer
Middle Street
Mrs Rosier 8 Acquitted as Crowd Applauds Verdict
Catherine Rosier was acquitted today of killing her husband Oster Rosier and his stenographer Miss Mildred Geraldine Rew itt amid a tense courtroom scene. Spectators cheered the release as proceedings paused for medical concerns among several women in the audience.
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Phitadelpata
Catherine Rosier
Mildred Geraldine Rewitt
Oster Rosser
Dafendgat
Qurt
Leest
Ms. Oll
Bronx Grand Jury Indicts Lafferty Over Sunshine Homes
Local inventor Simon Lake explains plans failed after financial backing withdrew. The Sunshine Homes project, once promoted in 1921 with a model house for City Plaza, collapsed as General Finance and Col Powers pulled support, eroding capital and delaying deliveries. Robert Lafferty, Sunshine company president, faces larceny allegations from William Siems who claims a $2,500 home payment was taken without completing the sale or delivery.
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Sin Jon Leke
City Plaza
Rebert C. Lafferty
Bronx
New York
Slafferty
Treu
William Siems
Webster Avenue
The
Siers
Siems
Sunshine Company
Aldraan
Simon Lake
Simon TE
General Finance Company
Col. E. H. Powers
New Vork Lake
Lake Padking
Geneva Pinance Corporation
Col. Bowers
Donly
Lyle
Sunshine Vomes Company
Matsons
Woman's Wear Factory to Open Branch Here Within Fortnight
Bridgeport poised to gain a new branch of a major woman’s wear factory. Induced by the Wil bor industrial division, Benjambu & Rover plan to hire 150 workers within two weeks and begin operations at a facility in the city. The firm, with roots in New York and an annual business around $1.5 million, expects a large local workforce and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Wear
Bridgeport
Mie Industral Division
Wilbor Ar Commerce
Benjamby & Rover
Taf
Calhoun Told To Make It Snappy In Courtroom Laughter
In a Superior court session, Philo C. Calhoun, president of the Board of Police Commissioners, entered with dusty volumes and was told to make it snappy. The solemn scene broke into laughter as attorneys and onlookers reacted to the moment, disrupting the quiet calendar.
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Philo C. Calhoun
Board of Police Commissioners
Jolard
Commissioners Hold Pow Wow on Ludwig Case
Board members spar over public explanation as Ryan resists pressure. The Hoard of Police faces scrutiny over Ludwig case while leaders debate whether public opinion should drive government action and whether to craft a formal statement.
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Ludwig Case
Nioners
Tmingeore
Pregart
Boaraémig
Ryan-Ledwig
Gourdee
Philo C. Calhoun
Calhoun
Willan
H. Ryan
Albait
Ludwig Eas Weer
Polica
Ryan
Elven
Common Council
Officer Catches Liquor Runner After Long Chase
A dramatic pursuit ended with officers detaining two men on Miles Street near Hobtster Goun. Dennis fired three shots. one man fled into bushes, the other was arrested, charged with reckless diving, resisting arrest, and violation of the state tremor law. Claimant Lieut Chi¢ypo of Townsend Avenue Marine Cove New Haven appeared in court with bonds set at 2000 dollars.
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Fiflern Adela
Ayer
Latalag Buttles
Merarayele
le Aries
Gilles
Miles Street
Dennis
Donnelly
Townsend Avenue
Marines Cove
New Havean
Ghiappe
Prince of Wales Falls From Horse Incident Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Prince of Wales falling from a horse with unclear injuries. The text mentions a sprain and swelling, an incident affecting a royal party, and brief references to medical attention and travel disruptions. The readable items point to a minor fall with unspecified dates and locations.
Porter Hit by Auto in Westport. Woman Driver Arrested
George A Porter wealthy Stratford real estate man and bowling alley proprietor died at Columbus hospital from a fractured skull after stepping into a Westport Post road auto driven by Olive C Nource of Mapleshade Farm Westport. Porter, aged about 50, had been sought by Stratford police on a statutory charge and reportedly fled custody via a secret closet. Mrs Nource told Sheriff Wick she struck him while he appeared to step into the road, temporarily raced to Dr Thielcke for aid, and was returning to Westport when the incident occurred.
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Mize Stevens
Spellacy
Mir Bielasti
Aliss Stevens
Bleigsli
Stewar
Mrs. Adams
Ib Avey
Lane
Hare
Beresen Geo
Mt Sad
Westport
Olive C. Nource
Columbus Hospital
George A. Porter
Stratford
Stratford Bowling Alleys
Mapleshade Farm
Hig Son
Porter
Bridgeport
Pallee
Post
Mortimer Smith
Buckley's Bridge
Southport
Nouree
Helen Bail
George Thielcks
Thigleko
Uty Furl
Templeton Denies Charge of Waste of Public Funds
Republican governor candidate Charles A. Tenimecon spoke in Bridgeport at a junior high school and on the East Side. He recalled Waterbury’s postwar recovery, urged not to blame Democrats for public funds but to support MeLean for Senate and Merritt for Congress, asserting Connecticut’s needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Tenimecon
Bridgeport
Linwood Avenue
Frank M. Salmon
Arthur M. Cornskey
Paul L. Miller
David W. Pricey
Templeton
Waterbury
Handing
Washington
Charities Department
Charities Board
Harding
Avery
Waehinetin
Connecticut
Merritt
Stata
Cariyetttyis
Bicycle Carnival Set To Start At Two This Afternoon
Today bicycle day in Bridgeport features a parade beginning at two o clock from the Last deliverant butte Middlesles area. Mayor Atwater will inspect the riders as motorcycle police lead the cortege through Copgreia Street to Main Street, Park Avenue, and Seaside Park.
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Bridgeport
Ovel Mas
Eed
Ong
Atwater
Park Ave
St. Onge
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AUTO
George Nazio
South Ave
Michal Connell
Brewer
Sally Peters
All
Husband
State
Bielask
Spellagy
Secret Service
A. Mitchell Palmer
Tagged
Parker
Rosier
Slayer
Juden
Lake
al Benjamin and Brother
Tle Concern
Benjaria
Hasite
Ir. Ryan
al Mudlent Jury Beyeng
Fred St. Onge
Seaside Park
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