Sinclair and Day charged in Teapot Dome jury tampering case
Washington reports formal charges of conspiracy to tamper with the Teapot Dome jury filed against Harry F. Sinclair and Mason Day. Day bound at 25,000, Sinclair’s arrest warrant held in abeyance. Fail collapsed with illness, feared pneumonia. District actions followed as grand jury investigations continued with subpoenas and note of missing executive Sheldon Clark.
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Sinclair
Day
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
R. Mason Day
Sinclair Exploration Company
Wiliam J. Burns
U. S
Needam C. Turnage
Neil Burkinshaw
Teapot Dome
Albert B. Fail
Fall
J. 2. Kilroy
District of Columbia Court
Grand Jury
Sheldon Clark
Chicago
Wired
Beyton C. Gordon
Shriners Annual Ball Highlights Colorful Event
Pyramid Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine wrapped a summer and fall social season with a Stratfield ball. Fred Atwater chaired. guests included Homer B. Knox and Grover C. Smith. Shriners wore red fezzes and gold medallions. dancing occurred in multiple rooms as two orchestras and a specialty musician performed. Wives wore elaborate gowns, with notable outfits listed, and the Shriner band led a festive lobby program.
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Pyramid Temple
Mystic Shrine
Stratfield
Fred Atwater
Homer B. Knox
Rabban
William Belknap, Jr
Angus MacKenzie
Grover C. Smith
William L'Hommedieu
Shriner
Irving R. Stannerd
Shriners
John Huenerberg
John €. Malloy
W. D. Vichole
Zerman Lehr
Short Beach
Sande Stripped of Jockey Badge After Pimlico Incident
Earle Sande, aboard Bateau, is suspended from Pimlico racing after allegedly forcing Lang and Reigh Count against the rail in the Futurity Classic home stretch. Willie Doyle, a patrol judge, states the case will be sent to the Maryland racing commission for license revocation action.
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Saltimore
Associated Press
Lang
Earle Sande
Bateau
Reigh
Pimlico
Sander
Bande
Willie Doyle
Maryland Racing Commission
C Lang
Sande
Merz Flying Boat Lands At Azores
Horta Azores November 4 The Heinkel monoplane D-1220 commanded by Merz made a difficult landing in gusty northeast wind off the harbor at 2 10 this afternoon The aircraft nearly found shallow water but a line and towboat acted as anchors allowing a safe approach Merz called it a good trip as authorities prepared the page 15 continuation
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North American Newspaper Alliance
Special Cable Dispatch
Horta
Azores
New York
Lisbon
Merz
Lindbergh and Lanphier Forced Down by Weather
Col Charles A Lindbergh and Maj Thomas E Lanphier, who took off from Mitchel Field for Buffalo, were forced down by rain and sleet near Binghamton New York. Both planes undamaged and the pair planned to resume flight tomorrow, fuel at Buffalo, then on to Selfridge Field Detroit where Lindbergh will visit Lanphier for several days.
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Curtiss Field
Associated Presse
Charles A. Vaundbergh
Thomas E. Lanphier
Buffalo
Mitchel Field
Here
Binghamton
Lindbergh
Selfridge Field
Detroit
Lanphier
Fund Misuse Delays France Flight Crew Relief
New York report says over 30 thousand dollars raised for the families of missing French flyers Charles Nun Besser and Francois Colt has gone astray. Dudley Field Malone, head of the Central committee, says the money set aside to Rosseau in Paris was not delivered, and 2,250,000 francs remain withheld from the relatives awaiting proper transfer.
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New York
Associated Press
Charles Nun- Besser
Francois Col
Dudley Field Malone
Central Committee
Malone
Theodore Rosseau
Paris
Rosseau
PHELAN 10 OPEN REYNOLDS DEATH INQUEST TODAY
Coroner John J. Phelan to open an inquest at 9 30 this morning into the death of James Reynolds thirty three of 15 Myrtle court who was murdered in a fight at South and Myrtle avenues Thursday night. Curran sixty of 226 Prospect street who confessed to stabbing Reynolds will testify if he desires. Curran in custody on murder charges will be taken to the county courthouse guarded by detectives. Autopsy by Dr H R DeLuca found a fatal stab wound above the stomach through the liver with internal hemorrhage. Another stab wound in the back pierced the chest. the latter not deemed fatal. Reynolds, member of the Young Emmets, was described as the aggressor. Curran said self defense after Reynolds attacked him with a kick and umbrella handle. Witness Harry Burke corroborated Curran’s claim Reynolds started the fight. Albert Noonan …
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John J. Phelan
James Reynolds
Myrtle Court
South and
Myrtle Avenues
Thomas Curran
Prospect Street
Reynolds
County Court House
Curran
Penell
H. R DeLuca
DeLuca
Phelan
Emmets
Sporting
Theles
Harry Burke
Park Avenue
Albert Noonan
Tugboat John W Perrett Fire Traps Three Seamen
Three sailors sleeping in the John W Perrett aboard at the Wall Street dock escaped as a massive blaze gutted the engine room and much of the superstructure. Hundreds watched flames rise 50 feet high while firefighters prevented spread to neighboring vessels. Malley Freiberg and Peterson fled in bare feet, alerting nearby crews as water sprayed on adjacent tugs.
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John W. Perrett
Wall*street Dock
Stratford Avenue Bridge
Clef
George F. Beardsley
Joseph “Jerry” Malley
Charles Freiberg
Box 137
Madison Avenue
Malley
Peterson
Freiberg
Waterstreet
Fairfield Avenue
John W. Ferrett
Stratford Ave
Man Slays Woman Wounds Husband in Willimantic Shootout
In Willimantic on November 4, Savva Mathvink shot and killed Mrs. Andre Berkowitz and seriously wounded her husband Jake Berkowitz at their Prospect Street home after supper. The Russian, 38, is held on murder charges. The family included their 12 year old daughter Gertrude. Mathvink allegedly acted after a disputed property transaction.
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Willimantic
Associated Press
Andre Berkowitz
Prospect Street
Jake Berkowitz
Savva Mathvink
Slortly
Mathvink
Berkowitte
Mrs. Berkowitz
Gertrude
Army Captain Aims for Balloon Altitude Record Lost in Clouds
Army Captain Hawthorne Gray, attempting to set a free balloon altitude record, disappeared after ascending from Scott Field Belleville Illinois. Four escort planes tracked him until contact was lost over Kentucky. officials suggested he may have landed in southwest Kentucky mountainous terrain and would be heard from tomorrow.
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Scott Field
Belleville
Wis
Associated Press
McLeansboro
Hawthorne Gray
Gray
Venderson
Mediconville
Field
Kentucky
Inman
St Lewis
Goamartsnat
California
Windsor Flood Strikes Town Under Martial Law
Windsor Virginia suffered near 4,000 homeless as the Connecticut River rose to its highest level in 40 years. The town faced martial law, looting alarms, and evacuations by boat. All industries halted. damages estimated at 750,000 dollars. Water supply failed. drinking water unavailable.
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Windsor
Associated Press
Homieleas
Connecticut
Youth Tries Proposal in Taxi Ends With Police
Chicago report of Faul Palace, 21, proposing to Irene Casteleo, 17, in a taxi. Meter rose from 36 cents to 879.65 after 18 hours. police intervene at Irene’s sister’s parlor. Palace also faces kidnapping charges in court.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Faul Palace
Irene Casteleo
Atwater questions why loan firm increased capital
Pred Atwater, Democratic mayoral candidate, pressed about The Washington Loan Company capital rise from 50 000 to 100 000 within eight months of starting. He cited public meetings in St Johns Hall Pem broke and Jane streets and Olivet Hall, urging disclosure of why capital was boosted. The Board of Apportionment met but took no action, with Burnham promising to investigate later this month.
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Pred Atwater
Howard
Challenger
Washington Loan Company
St. John's Hall
Pembroke
Jane Streets
Olivet
Atwater
Board of Apportionment
Tax Callector
William E. Burnham
Behrens
Howard Challenger
Antonio Manning
Overland Avenue
Raffaele Manning
Antonio Mancino Jr
Connecticut News Snapshots and Local Updates
Bridgeport witness held for trial in a prior shooting event. High court issues six opinions in Hartford County cases. Several divorces granted to women and men. A man admits alcohol before a crash. Tax board to transfer funds. probe Challenger charges planned. Floods flood Rooster River streets. Shriners ball gowns and costumes featured. Numerous local notes from Fairfield to Newtown on roads, courts, churches, and floods.
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Bridgefor
Bantone
High Court
Hartford County
Atwater
Shriners
State and Faireiely County
Fairfield
Acros State
Forte Cotter Dies in Buffalo After Illness
Yale athlete and three year star halfback P. Cottle Jr. died in Buffalo today after a long illness. Cotter, a 1896 Yale graduate, starred for Yale athletics and played in Europe before his health declined. He was about 3? years old at death.
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Buffalo
Edmund P. Cottle Jr
Yale
Europe
Vermont Flood Toll Rises With Montpelier Deaths
A reservoir burst near Montpelier Vermont unleashing a wall of water that swept through the town. One dead, 160 homeless, 25 buildings washed away and millions in damage reported as rescuers aided survivors and the town hall served as a refuge. Lieutenant Governor A Jackson among the victims as reports warned of higher tolls across Vermont Connecticut and Massachusetts.
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Becket
Masa
Associated Press
Red Cross
William Baltou
Vermont
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New England
Par
New York State
Matny
Canada
A. Jacksont
Lfe
Montpelier
Rutland
L. J. Kelly
Treasury figure one life damage is the cut limit
Washington reports the treasury set a 225000000 maximum on tax cuts as part of revenue reform. President Coolidge backs the treasury estimate while opposing a 400000000 cut favored by the Chamber of Commerce. House Ways and Means hearings focus on administrative details and speeding up the tax appeals board amid thousands of pending cases. New Haven notes a storm’s toll includes one death, widespread damage, and factory suspensions across Connecticut with dam threats and floods affecting mills, dams, and towns.
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Sandy Hook
Sinclair
Day
Treasury
Coolidge
Montpelier
Vermont
Hood
Washington
Novv
Associated Press
House
Mdans
White House
United States Chamber of Commerce
House Committee
Board of Tax Appeals
Itsclf
Benjamin H. Littleton
Earthquake Shakes Central California Rail and Ports
A series of moderate shocks hit central California coastal areas halting Southern Pacific traffic north of Santa Barbara and shaking Santa Maria, with tremors felt in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Trains delayed. stones dislodged and windows cracked. ships reported shocks near Point Arguello and Santa Barbara.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
California
Southern Pacific
Sant Barbera
Santa Maria
Santa Clara
Calif
Honda
Santa
Darbara
Inter
Point Arguello
Santa Barbara
Masonic Hall
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo County
Venta
Rooster River Flood Closes Brooklawn Area Streets
Severe flooding from Rooster River overflow drenched Brooklawn and Stratfield, submerging cellars and damaging homes. Arcadia Avenue residents John Hughes and Charles Stephen reported two to three feet of water in basements as firefighters aided stranded properties. WeatherObserver Tail cited two-storm mix from Cape Hatteras and Arctic Lakes, with floodwaters spreading over Brooklawn Avenue.
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Brooklawn
Stratfield
John L. Hughes
Arcadia Avenue
Charles H Stephen
Arcadian Avenue
Rooster River Bridge
Brooklawn Avenue
Brooks Jawn Avenue
USS
Leonard M Tail
New Haven
Storn
Cape Hatteras
Atrat Lakes
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College
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Minnesota
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Bass
Walter Hagen
Forte Cotter
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Mass
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Renr
Philip Raymond
William Ballou
Statos
White River Junction
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BEB
Hoston
Associat Press
New Hampshire
C. of C
Oklahoma
Hugh Betterlee
New York City
American Bar
Tax Appeals Board
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Board
Associated Tress
Weather Bureau
William Lampson
Canaan
Unionville
Farmington
Exchange
Mabel Payne
Anna R. McCahill
Viola Lauretta
Payne
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