Three Cities Police In Hot Pursuit Memoir Of Whitcomb Auto Theft
Police from Bridgeport Milford and New Haven chase a stolen automobile owned by former State Senator Joseph H Whitcomb of Shelton Street. Eugene Ledaux and Bessie Rogers were captured after a slow chase ending in a corn field near St Marrs cemetery. Ledaux claimed other identities and said someone asked him to drive to New Haven. Authorities posted 5090 bond for Ledaux and Rogers.
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Bridgeport
Milford
New Haven
Joseph H. Whitcomb
Shelton Street
Robert Treat
Henry Gallbromner
Whitcomb
Senator Whitcomb
Superior Court
Court House
Simeon Pease
New Waren
Prixonera
Eugene Ledaux
Asylum Street
Hartford
Bessie Ragera
Wear Hsth Street
New York
Dee
Ledaus
Pelea
Stele
Ledaux
Whit
M. B. Powla Ir
Iim
Broadland River
Bam
Fowler
Excape
Tuntown
Mrs. Rogers
New Haven Avenue
Gillett
Tuckingham Avenue
Phe Cerhan
St. Marr's Cemetery
Lilaux
Irs
Rogers
Hyeth
X Posse
Maher
Henry Galbronner
Peter Savald
William A. Rove
Robert Brent
Bridgeport Normal School Tops State Education Ranking
Bridgeport City Normal school's curriculum is praised as equal to or better than Connecticut's normal schools. The State Board of Education committee notes the program's quality and states graduates will receive state certificates without further examinations. The announcement was released by the state education bureau.
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State Board of Education
Bridgeport City Normal School
Connesticut
Bie Ines
Agaling
State Board
Eduvwion
Teachers’ Midruthon Bureau
Consolidation of New England roads urged at hearing
A Massachusetts railroad hearing heard advocates for a single New England system with independent lines, arguing against ownership by trunk lines while professors from Harvard and industry leaders warned of price raises and unfair burdens if consolidation favors the trunk system. The committee plans further hearings in Worcester and Springfield.
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Loston
New Lagland
Great Trunk
Ines
Massachusetts
Joint
New England Railroad Committee
New England
A. A. Raphael
Iaffie
New York
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
W. J. Cunningham
Harvard University
Nike
New Haven
Hartford
Charles A. Ades
Indus Massach
James J. Shorton
Worcester
Phardday
Springfield
Iki Barred from England as French Board Suspends Him
London reports say Home Secretary W. C. Dvidgeman barred fighter Iki from UK competition scheduled for December 7 with Beckett. The decision follows concerns over foreign promoters and public safety, though it may not bar the fight entirely if Major Arnold Wilson negotiates. Previous actions barred bouts involving Bombardier Welts and Jack Johnson, reflecting ongoing regulatory tensions in boxing.
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London
Futtline Sthi
England
W. C. Dvidgeman
Arold Wison
Sikiudd
Beckett
Iki
United Kingdom
Wigelend
Wilson Wishey
Seas
American ships transfer Panama registry amid shipboard dispute
The Shipping Board granted a move transferring ten American ships from the Panama registry to the Fort Worth fleet, amid unsettled bids and high官dings on the Davis rulings. Officials cited dragooning constraints and the need to protect stockholders as justification for the maneuver.
Marsh gas blamed for mine explosion
A government inquiry into a mine disaster assigns marsh gas as the cause. Officials indicated the blame was discussed at a meeting led by Suall Guregu of Mines, with aims to examine liability and assign responsibility.
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Lanight Se i Hultaa
Suue Guregu
Higsler
President of Davis & Hawley Co. Active in Civic Life
Dervis Davis Be Matto, president of Davis and Hawley Co Jewellers, died at his Brooklas home. Born Sept 1863 in Dery he moved to Bridgeport as a boy and rose through Warner and Purkertle to own the business with his brother in law. He served the Chamber of Commerce and Church activities and married singer Susan Rawing.
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Dervis
Davis & Hawley Co. Jewellers
Sachent Road
Brooklas
Davis
Bridgeport
Wienyettend
Commission 1
Men's Association
Bridgepor Chamber of Commerce
Aiaire
Trevis
Dery
John BL
Josepine (Ghatheld
Davia - Be Mato
Bourton
Warner & Purkertle
Wiamo
Ham
Susan Rawing
Euereshastica Sogimiy
Contemporary Club
Charro
Brooklawn Glut
Joe Murphy Starts East for Contest with West Point
Tim Murphy of Conn departs for an Army trial, with Notre Dame ties noted. The journey heads toward a pairing with West Point, as Murphy seeks a place in the competition, described amid uncertain OCR text.
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Joe Murphy
West Point
Rend
Tim" Murphy
Conn
New York Firm Faces Loss Over 20 Year Old Records
A New York firm reports a loss of 3500 dollars linked to a 20 year old banking and office records dispute. Bookkeeper and stenographer deny knowledge of orders to destroy business books at the Security building. Investigators expect action today as missing stockholder Havens remains at large and employees provide little help.
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Mira Harriette G. Damon Grovestreat
James J. Havens
Loretta A. Lynch
Sanford Avenue
Patrick J. Flanagan
John H. Regen
M Havens
Havens
Sindred
Havers
Bridgeport
Revere
New York
Vemployes
Miss Fagan
Ifisy Lynes
Mavens
Wong
Storne Houstman
A. A. Houseman & Co
Broadstraet
Favens
Thayanx
Dover
Nist
City National Bank of
Sbig City
Marsea
Sta
Cue Company
Marsing
Voechtmen
Board of Governors
Familes Hive
Eppearanne
Ernest Mutiene
Tre
Terror
Wallace Bond
Divorce sought after Norwalk shooting fray
In Norwalk a wife seeks divorce from a local man involved in a shooting fray. The husband, who killed himself after an alleged relationship with a youth, died at Norwalk Hospital. The case names attorney Jonathan A. Cornel and notes threats of violence during the incident at a boarder’s home.
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Fray
Norwalk
Bodpe
Broa
Jiuse
Doe Haber
Creda
Come Gan
Serbia
Gondston
Wil‘yin Belkert
Norwas Saragner
Nis
I Bems
Ava
Willy Mannie Bouse
Wits City
Godge
Intorereb
Steichery oRense
Jona A. Corneil Nlen
Anti Dry Forces Plan Wet Platform in St Louis Meet
SALTIMOGRIE November meeting of the National association against prohibition plans independent congressional candidates. William Slayton, president, says wet forces from both parties will organize through the group. State heads will map national campaign plans at St Louis gathering.
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Stayton
National Association
United States
Saltimogrie
Aggod« Ftad Press
St. Louis
Wiliam Slayton
Nationad Association Against Prollition
Prohibition 8 Democracy Test Debated in 1920s Race
In New York on November 9, Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Chicago declares Prohibition is here to stay and the referendum on the Volstead Act lacks legal weight. He warns the next Congress will test democracy as wets and drys claim victory after Tuesday elections.
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Rey
Long Reach
Tsordship Manor
Davia Chitel
Isador Palteot
Stratford
New York
Atte
Hinckley
Volstead Law
Eiatoy Press
Bishan Thomad Nicholson
Chicago
Lres Methodist Episcopal Church
Anti-Saloon League
Tinois
Rishon
Slgon
AnlieSiaon League
Myacit
Vishop
Andy
Polig
Erin
Eatvrend
Washongton
Associated Frass
Wayne B. Wheeler
Wets
G. OL Aineleley
Winckley
Whowler
Hartford Aerial Meet Preparations Near Completion
Hartford girds for a big aerial meet as organizers hold rehearsals for the second Hartrom aviation event. Officials from the New Jersey area and eastern state representatives attend, with local civic leaders coordinating the program and security for the anticipated gathering.
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Jver
Wasa Isto
Extra session to take up merchant marine measures
President Harding calls Congress to convene in an extra session on November 20 1922 to handle crucial measures including merchant marine and appropriations. Leaders expect House to begin with supply and appropriation bills while committees organize for rapid action ahead of March 4 adjournment.
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Washington
Congress
Harding
Congress of the United States
Warren’ G. Harding
United States of America
Congress of the
United States
Warren G. Harding
Con— Srese
Nixty- Seventh Congress Must Adjourn Slime Die, Jeaders
Pres Dent
House
Maring
Waterbury Officials Tour Health Department Facilities
City leaders led by Mayor Francis P. Civilfoile inspected Waterbury Health Department operations. Bridgeport officials traveled with the group to review welfare facilities on Washington and Madison avenues and visit the health laboratory and disease treatment system as they questioned staff and observed procedures.
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Francis P. Civilfoile
Ine Alerk
Wictinbree
Liricl
Pretealititie Partie
Meath
Coe Oe
Witham Halloon
Helden
Willan la Zeppys
Guy Clock
Bridgeport
Wanderfal
Newestan
Galifeydy
Pitas
de Coon
Corden
Washington
Madison Ave
Nbrx
Guilfolle
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Milford Cemetery
Bridgeport Normal School
Lonely House
Long
Public Beach
Lordshi Manor
Boston
Andrews
Amenditionac
Neww York
Home Secretary
Secon
Panama
Nav. Sninnng Board
Hasruin
Shipping Board
Rensoi
Snig Dar Oy
Kiege Sumig
Annapolis
Pawirrty
Waris
Alovna
Murlye Phaace
Charles D. Davis
Teweler
Davis & Hawley Co
Miephy
Pte Wis Eunaly Oy
Ching Mamirs Meyen
William Eckert
Bodge
Hodgy
Senate
Waterbury
Health Department
Guilfoile
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