Rhinelander Case Spotlight on Lineage and Alleged Fraud
White Plains court hears sensational details in the Kip Rhinelander marriage case. Attorney Teuae So Milla argues the wealthy scion seeks an annulment over alleged racial misrepresentation by Alice Beatrice Jones Rhinelander. Proceedings focus on whether the bride, daughter of a colored New Rochelle cab driver, concealed her race and defrauded the groom into a white marriage.
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White Plains
Teuae So Milla
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
New
New York
Soney
Tary
Alphinelandee
Alice Beatrice Tones
Delbceracers
Woon
Rhinelander
Alice Jones Rhinelander
Kip
Inelander
Alice Tanes Rhinelander
Sixth Juror 15 Chosen in Trial of Macri Girl
In Litchfield November 5 AP reporters note slow jury selection in the second Olympia Macri trial for hiring John Bargnano. One juror Edward Anderson, 46, farmer, Woodbury, was seated. 34 jurors summoned today, 10 excused, 1 absent due to illness. overall selection progress remains cautious with peremptory challenges ongoing.
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Macri
Litchfield Denn
Ventremen
Olympia Macri
John Bargnano
Ventre
Edward 1
Anderson
Woodbur
Irving
Andrew
Orange
New Haven
Litchfield County Superior Court
Uda
Caldwell Leaves Wieler In Charge As Town Clerk
The town clerk in charge Caldwell took possession of the new office yesterday after ceremonies and then returned home leaving Tosph T Miele to continue for a few days. McGuinness, the assistant town clerk, left office. no successor chosen though Wieler supporters push for him. Officials expect Rat Waeder to be named soon.
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Tohn Y Caldwel
Tosph T .Miele
Cauldwell
Wieler
Fleck
Tharmar
Jabn J McGuinness
Esterday
Wielkr
Waeder
City Officials Named in Zoning and Road Appeals Appointment
City officials including John T Moore of the Zoning Commission and Daniel Hogan of the Board of Adjustment reportedly remain in their posts. City Attorney Adelbert Thes filed findings with the Common Council stating appointments were made by former Mayor Alfred So Pn Lips Troon in late 1914. The document emphasizes the council as the legal appointment body and notes ongoing actions regarding the posts.
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Tampord Nor
Imperial John T Moore
City Voning Commission
Daniel Hogan
Road of Adjustment
Megnih
Mitchell Defenses Open at General Court Martial
Washington November 2 AP The opening of Colonel William Mitchells defense before the General Court Martial featured a 22 000 word statement and testimony on aviation policy and national defense charges. Witnesses were allowed after objections by the prosecution and civilian defense counsel Reid asked for opinion on evidentiary rulings.
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Washington
William Mitchell
Fan Antonio
War
Navy
National Defense
Representativ Trank
R / Reid cs
Counse
Rjor Charles Spats
Army General Staff
Two Women Hurt As Delivery Truck Hits Car
Two women were injured yesterday when a delivery truck struck their car at the corner of Laurel and Beechwood avenues. Mrs Rose Dembo and her daughter Justize Dembo of 280 Ells Street suffered lacerations and contusions and were treated at Linwood Hospital. The driver claimed glare from the sun caused the accident. the car rolled onto its side and sustained heavy damage. A second crash at Stand Court and Stand Street involved a truck and a touring car, causing further damage but no serious injuries, with police investigating signs of reckless driving.
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Rose Dembo
Justize Dembe Noth
Ells Street
Iss Dembe
Vitam FP
Tinane
Thalice
Dembo
Bridgepotarket
Ray
Th Avenue Temple
Stand Courtland Streets
G O P Irregulars May Face Ouster by Club Tonight
Fifth district Republican club planned to oust members who backed Thomas M Cullinan over Mayor Behrens on election day. Charles Kornblut Louis Merritt and other listed figures were expected to be removed, signaling a wider purge by King aligned factions ahead of upcoming primaries.
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Behrens
Tual
Thomas M Cullinan
Republican Club
Mr Cullinan
Albert J Merritt Merritt
Kornbinton
Louis A Merrlut
Fifth District
Board of Relief
Upper’ Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Khornblut
Cullinan
Clarence Cooney Winton
King
Stepub
John A Spafford
Robert C Mallette
William Seda
Willard
Stis Republican
King Organization
Plains
Republ
James G O Brien Dies After Illness
James G O Brien a well known city resident died at his home on 240 Benham avenue after an extended illness He worked at Locomode company before retiring five years ago He was a member of St Augustines church Holy Name society Park City camp KR of SC and Pequonnock T at Burial will be at Michaels cemetery The funeral is tomorrow arriving at 9 30 oclock with a solemn high mass at St Augustines church at 10 o clock He is survived by his wife two daughters Sister Jeonida and Mrs Hugh Glark and two sons Cornelius Bien and James Paul OBrien
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James G. O Brien
Benham Avenue
Locomode Company
St Augustines Church
Holy Name Society
St Augustine's Church
Park City Camp
Pequonnock T
Jeonida
Merc
Wrafford Springs
Hugh Glark
Cornelius Bien
Cleveland
Ohio
James Paul
At Michaels Cemetery
Cost City Officials Report Campaign Spending
Campaign finance figures show Sheriff Matrice Hoehheser Revuiicin and other Cost City officials spent minimal funds. Abrinla contributed $12 to the Democratic campaign for public works, AF Northey received $470 from Republican funds. Second district reports show a deficit of $54 and a Democratic committee spent $4395 with $1 credited. George Hall and John Marmer are noted as elected figures with minor spending details.
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Hoehheser
Cimpalen
Clerts
Public Works
AF Northey
Itepublican Campilien Fund
Wis
Baurtin Distiet
Rand
Hall Electen
Sleventh Dliente Ini
John J Marmer
City to pause all activity in Armistice Day tribute
Mayor Beh rens urges two minutes of silence tomorrow to honor World War I dead. A proclamation asks citizens to suspend all activity at 11:11 am, observing Armistice Day with a nationwide pause and a moment of remembrance.
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Behrens
Slam
Five junior high schools to be built under stated program
Page 1 details a plan to construct five junior high schools under a stated program amid other city news. Reports include leadership changes, local meetings, and ongoing civic issues affecting Stratford and surrounding areas.
Blase New York Falls for Hamlet in Dinner Coat
New York reviewers attend the Gavi of Shakespeares tragedy at the Booth Theatre as Basil Sidney’s Hamlet and Helen Chandler as Ophelia receive ovations. Adrienne Morrison, Hmae Liveright production, presents modern dress and stage devices amid a mixed reaction from the audience.
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New York
Hamlet
Ophelia
Flapper
Derby
Booth Theatre
Curiel
France
Basil Sidney
Helen Chandler
Ophela
Adrienne Morrison
Hmae Liveright
Formal action due at later meeting on junior high plan
Bridgeport officials consider a 6 8 8 school plan needing five junior high schools by 1936 to serve 5 775 pupils. Superintendent Carroll Reed outlines locations North end South West West end East side between Pequonnock River and Yellow Mill River, with population projections for 1930 and 1940. Board may approve after final conditions report and fund one school from a $500 000 bond issue, though Beardsley needs $140 000 of that.
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Carroll R Reed
Board of Education
Reed
North End
West End
Iast End
East Side
Pequonnock River
Yellow Mill
Bridgepore
Bridgeport
General Assembly
Elmer Havena
Reeds
Beardsley
Petrova Loses Suit Accused of Cribbing Plot
Mme Olga Petrova, stage and screen star, loses damages claim in Supreme Court to Willam Roberts, a former British officer, who alleged her play drew upon his vented plot. The jury returned 37 to 30 in favor of the plaintiff after hours of testimony, including a dramatic reading by Petrova. Valentino testified briefly, accepting a handshake, while the defense closed its case.
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Olga Petrova
Supreme Court
Willam
Roberts
Hex Blay
Damases
Nash Rockwood
Mme Petrosa
O'Mally
Tabile
Tudelph Valentino
Valentino
Fle
Mme Petrova
Roberta
Mrs Crosby Demands End to Extra Periods in Schools
Mrs Fanine Crosby secretary of the Board of Education attacked the extra curricular period at Central High accusing three principals of failing to change the program. She cited a broader survey showing only four of 37 cities use such periods and urged a shorter day for nonparticipants. The meeting also covered board leadership, elections, and a fee rule for after hours school building use.
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Galdwill
Wieltr
Essor
Take Rains
Crosby
Oline
Page 1
Pare
Central High School
Fannie I Crosby
Board of Education
James €. Moore
Arthur C Sides
Wilsaot T Fisks
Carroll R Reed
Worcester Warren
Central Highh School
Crash
Bridgeport
Reed
Aia
Havens
Muridol Asyn
Ais Uiosby
Mis Crosby
John G Stevens
Teller Aid
Johnson
Mr Havens
Jonso
Jonnson
Mos Dion
Sadle R Lot
Woo Crosby
Toewith
Woewiths
Doctor Blazer Testifies on Memory and Soul Claim in Slaying Case
In Littleton on Nov 9, Dr Harold Blazer testified he believed in immortality and that his daughter Hazel had a soul, denying he killed her. Medical experts questioned his capacity during the crime, noting spells that impaired his judgment and his fear of harming patients or burdening family.
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Doctor Blazer
Court
Insista
Harold Bsmer Blazer
H. W. Spangler
Isuistaff
Joel E Gione
Blazer
Daniel E. Philips
University of Denver
Phillips
Cyrus H. Pershing
Denver
Youth Hold Up Proprietor of Grocery Store
Two youths wearing masks robbed John Swieczkowski, proprietor of a grocery at 64 Roosevelt Street, at 7 pm. They brandished a revolver, forced him to the ice box, and took 82 from the register and 54 from his pockets before fleeing into darkness. police found no trace and no detailed description could be given.
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Jie Steel
John Swieczkowsk
Twoosevelt Street
Swyecekens
Swyeezskowski
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