Bridgeport Captain In Charge Of Disabled Vessel
A broken shaft delayed the freighter City of Brockton off Eaon’s Neel for over 12 hours. The Brockton, operated by New England Steamship Co, was towed by the freighter New Haven and anchored between Execution Point and Bridgeport. Captain Joseph Hanggart of Bridgeport commanded the Brockton. New Hampshire replaced the Brockton for a while near New York.
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New Hampshire
Democratic Chiefs Discuss Finances In Conference
In New York on November 1, Democratic National Committee chair Shavar and party finance director Wiessa Jones held a conference at Democratic headquarters to discuss adjustments to the party finances. No formal statement was issued. Afterward Mr. Davis thanked the staff for their support.
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York
Johnne We . Clera T., Shavar
Democratic National Committee
Wiessa Jones
Democratic
Davis
Myerkers
Moonshine Stills Seized Near Capital
Police found stills, 4000 gallons of mash and large quantity of brandy in an upstairs distillery on a residence’s third floor in a fashionable area opposite the House. The operation produced prune and peach mash into a strong liquor.
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Polics
Brookfield Men Plan Church Canvass During Sunday Call
Brookfield men of the Congregational church will canvass members Sunday afternoon between 2 and 5 to secure pledges for the coming year's work and foster fellowship. A men’s meeting at the parsonage Monday planned the event. Other items note visitors, social plans, and church activities in Brookfield.
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Congregational Church
Shnton T. Beers
George Mays
Long -Island
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New York
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Vroman
Cangan
Peter TH. Wennell
Henry ‘Bo Féenneh
Brooklyn
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Danbury
A. Daurrhteror
Alby Funday
George A. Waldel K
Sprinfield
Gertrude I. Gustafson
Gustafson
David Peterson
New Forks
Danbury Progressives to Keep City Ticket Bid Alive
The Danbury Progressives announce they will continue activities and field a full city ticket in spring. After a 60-leader meeting the party vows to persist despite Democratic and Republican tensions, with implications for the fourth ward where progressives nearly carried the last election.
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Republan
Fourth Ward
Thesday
President Coolidge No Trip Planned to Southern Cities
White House officials said President Coolidge has no definite plans for a trip to several Louisiana cities. The reports from New Orleans last night that such a trip was in contemplation were denied today.
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Coolidge
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White House
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Man Shot While At Work Denied Compensation
A Lakeview cemetery worker, John Hiney of 217 Helen Street, was shot Oct 1 while mowing and later denied workers compensation. Commissioner Buckingham ruled the injury arose from an accident not connected to the employment duties, contrasting with a Stamford case where a widow received compensation.
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John Hivey
Helen Street
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Russell Cotter
Stamford
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St. Vincent's’ Hospital
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Flyers Flagship to Go on Exhibition
The Chicago flagship of the three Army planes that circled the globe took off at dawn and will be placed on exhibition. Captain Lowell Smith led the flight, while the other two ships of the world squadron, from New Orleans and Boston, rested in San Antonio before heading to New Orleans.
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Globe
Lowel Smith
Pounds the World
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New Orleans
San ‘Antonio
Moderator Denies Stamford Re-Canvass Request
Justus J. Fennel, pellet moderator of the city election, said the Democratic Town and City committees are not entitled to a re canvass or machine test unless discrepancies are shown. He added that if officials doubt discrepancies and the Democrats disagree, the matter may go to the Superior court.
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Telalgrad Service
Justus J. Fennel
Democratic Committee
Fennel
Omuittes
Superior Court
John A. Walsh
George R. Close
Alabama Rules Airplane Not Common Carrier
In Anniston Alabama a federal judge ruled that an airplane carrying passengers for a fare is not a common carrier in a case over damages from a passenger death. John W Brown administrator sued Pacific Mutual Life Insurance to recover double indemnity on a $7 600 policy claiming death occurred on a common carrier.
Be Not Downcast Grout Urges Democrats at Caucus
Westport November 7. Rawhard M Grout and others were chosen as delegates to the state convention in New Haven to nominate a U S senator. The caucus followed defeats in central town and state elections. Grout warned that if the tenth were known there were many uncertainties about the last two elections.
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Telsgram Service
Rawhard M. Grout
Harry M.A
Harry P. Keehan
Thomas Wartizan
New Haven
United States
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Fig Tree Bears Fruit in Willard Street Yard
A fruit-bearing fig tree in Angelo Mercurio’s yard at 248 Willard Street draws attention. The tree, brought from Italy about 20 years ago, stands as the yard’s centerpiece. Also notes on butterflies observed by travelers in New Guinea and a method used to shoot them down with a small rifle.
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Angelo Mercurio
Williard Street
Italy
Rifts
New Guinea
Norwalk Democrats form club to boost local interest
The Democratic party of Norwalk’s Second Ward forms a club to increase activity. A six member committee including Paul R Connery and Joly Leonard coordinates plans. Members listed include Edward J. Splan Sara Lane Florence Skidd and Mrs John Higgins.
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Norwalie
Democratic Leaders Deplore Past Election Ticket Switches
Several leading Democrats of the session deplored the fact that several hundred party affiliates had voted the Republican ticket in the recent election, noting cross ticket voting among members.
Norwalk GOP Holds Delegates for State Convention
In Norwalk the Republican party plans to elect four delegates to the state convention to be held in New Haven on November 24 and 25. A caucus will be held the prior night to choose the five wards' delegates to the town convention.
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New’ Haven
Conservator Refusal Triggers Hurd Heirs Appeal
An appeal to the Superior Court has been filed by counsel for Tabble Al Hurd, declared incompetent, of Shelton, from Probate Judge Paul L. Miler's decision on the removal petition. Friends and steotypes of Mrs. Hurd seek the removal of Walter S. Turd as conservator of the $8,1000 estate. Judge Miler asked the conservator to resign after mishandling the matter, but Turd refused, prompting the appeal aided by Frances Roth of New Haven for Mrs. Hurd.
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Wiliam J. Curnias
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