Shaw to Get $25,000 Fee in Fitch Estate Case
Trustees debate fees in the Fitch and Lewis estates as Judge Bartlett weighs the large Sun Shaw fee amid probate accounting. Mary L Fitch and Elizabeth J Fitch estates show extensive personal property, real estate, and numerous expenses. attorney services and transfer taxes receive scrutiny.
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J. T. Barnum
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Shay
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Amars
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Shaw
Moncey
Elizaba
Ma L. Fitch
Flizabeth J. Fitch
Maabeth J
Elizabeth Fitch
Lewis
Elizabeth J. Fitch
Connecticut
MB Butler
W. Foote
Mary
Ehilzaeth J. Fitch
Monument
Seil
Clarissa A. Lewis
Ansonia
Bridgeport
Mary L. Pitch
Five Arrested in Norwalk Raids
Five individuals were detained in Norwalk raids including Anna Loteski Joseph Carroll J J Flynn and Philip Gugielmo. Several suspects were released on bail as police noted ongoing investigations with mayor Thomas Robins commenting he does not wish to ease the case.
School Devastation In Maryland Wind Collapse
A Maryland school collapsed during a windstorm. The disaster injured many students and adults, with shelters at local hotels and the newspaper office serving as makeshift hospitals. Survivors recalled the roar and chatter of windows as the building fell, with several homes destroyed and residents injured or killed.
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Maryland
Washington
Muriel Hardesty
Democrats poll zero in city vote canvass
The Committee of Seventy monitors a city canvass where unofficial tallies show many divisions with zero votes for the Democratic Senate candidate. Officials report occasional corrections for mistakes and a few recounts, while the panel probes for unrecorded voters and potential fraud, with action promised if found.
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Committee of Seventy
Police raid on Tubin booze operation ends in arrests
Police seized about 12 quarts of liquor and four large hot water bags used to transport it after a raid on a Tubin operation. Officers fought with Mrs Adich, her mother, teens and dogs. Arnolsky and Gunzenhauser helped subdue them. Adich released on bond, expected to be bound over for Superior Court.
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Barnum Avenue
Water Street
State Street
Water
Cilbert Streets
Adich
Arnolsky
Gunzenhauser
Norwalk Judge and Police Chief Fail to Help Drunken Driver
Ralph Charriot of Norwalk, arrested June 20 1926 in Fairfield for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, was fined 190 dollars and costs and given 8 days in jail. Letters from City Judge Light and Police Chief Pennington asking leniency reached Judge Frederick W. Huxford but did little to alter the sentence. Huxford added seven more days but suspended the remainder after one day in jail.
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Freeman
Light
Norwalk
Wiliam HR. Pennington
Ralph Charriot
Italian Deputies Pass Death Order in Fascist Security Bill
Italian deputies approved a security measure reshaping anti Fascist control. Foreigners would face punishment for propaganda and false reporting but Article adjustments were made to avoid international conflict. Police moved to dissolve anti Fascist groups as Mussolini met Victor Emmanuel at the Savella palace and then assumed Interior Ministry.
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Rocco
Mussaini
Italy
Piarticuma
Tarcely
Chamber of Deputies
Pune
Tacks Latimer May Get Pardoned in Escape Case
Prison officials accuse guard George Bennett of violating orders by opening gates during a summer escape, enabling two inmates to flee. Warden Thomas blames Bennett as Governor Donahay pledges personal questioning upon Bennett’s recovery from wounds.
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George Bennett
Thomas
Donahay
Bennett
Lampe Waives Hearing in Bridgeport Burglary Case
Edward Lampe of Elizabeth Street Bridgeport waived examination yesterday in a burglary case connected to summer residence robberies across the state. He appeared before Justices Peter Mee Manus and C Stevens and was bound over for the December term of the Superior Court on a $2,000 bond.
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Sherman
Edward Lampe
Elizabeth Street
Bridgeport
Peter Mee Manus
Ridgefield
Stevens
Lampe
Myra Crittenton
Superior Court
Man Fatally Hurt In Crash Near Grash
A man named Furano was fatally injured in a crash that demolished the car and struck a tree after speeding ahead about 56 feet. A Brown woman’s card found near the scene linked to the incident, but efforts to locate her at home failed. Furano is married with seven children. A passerby took him to the hospital as a woman with Furano sought help at Mrs. Ernest Simonetti’s home before fleeing authorities.
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Furano
President Coolidge Opposes Ottawa Senate Meeting
Washington reports President Coolidge does not favor plans for the Senate Foreign Relations committee to meet in Ottawa with the council of British premiers. The White House says Senators are unlikely to undertake such a trip or gain a meaningful contribution to world peace. The note follows Stanley Bruce of Australia urging closer US UK cooperation in London.
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Coolidge
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Ottawa
Council of Puntish
White House
London
Stanley Bruce
Australia
Elm City Seeks Extradition In Alleged Swindle Case
New Haven Nov 9 AP Local police move to secure extradition papers to return R C Clarke president of Claire and company Inc from New York City after he was jailed for allegedly passing a worthless check. Authorities investigate the brokerage operation that has swindled residents of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Carl Clarke and Jackson A Kerans are free on 7400 bonds each pending city court Thursday. Clarke is thought to be central to the scheme and may reveal the full story of the company's dealings.
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New York City
R. C. Clarke
Claire and Company, Inc
New York
Carl Clarke
Jackson A. Kerans
Rk. HW. Co
Clarke
Soviet to Arm Every Student
Soviet order requires all university students through four year courses to complete 180 hours of military science instruction and two months field practice. Men must then serve nine months in the army or one year in the navy. women take the same course but are exempt from field practice and active army service. The regulation covers all Russian universities and academies.
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West Whitened Snow Heads East
A winter storm swept from the Texas Panhandle into the Great Lakes region and toward the Atlantic coast. It brought snow and bitter cold to Iowa Illinois Minnesota and surrounding areas with temperatures falling to twelve degrees in St Paul and sixteen in Northern Iowa. The system moved east and was expected to ease before Saturday’s football games.
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Texas Panhandle
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Illinois
Gana
St Paul Ami
Terecast
Hartford Woman Killed by Auto Fatal Hartford Crash
Mrs. Samuel Salmonsen thirty nine of 90 Babcock street was instantly killed on Park street when struck by a car that failed to stop Witnesses gave a registration number believed to belong to Stuart H Haton an insurance writer of 16 Warwick street West Hartford It was not clear if Raton was driving The deceased leaves a husband three children and siblings in Hartford Manchester Seattle and Denmark accompanied by her sister and a niece on her way to a Mequire wedding home.
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Samuel Salmonsen
Babcock Street
Stuart H. Haton
Warwick Street
West Hartford
Raton
Salmonson
Manchester
Seattle
Denmark
Anton M. Mose
Salmonsen
Man Hurt in 14 Foot Fall From Scaffold
Norwalk reports a 14 foot scaffold fall at Maple Street reservoir construction injuring Charles Romano of Goudon Street. He suffers skull base fracture, broken shoulder, multiple rib fractures and other bruises. Dr. William Tracey treats him at Norwalk Hospital.
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Maple Street
Charles Romano
Gouton Street
William Tracey
Norwalk School Board Discusses Bond Issue
Norwalk, Nov 9. The board discussed a bond issue for the Norwalk school system. Superintendent John Lund presented his annual report to the board during the session.
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Board of Aduration
John Lund
Iamue Algo
Coolidge Starts for Kansas City for Armistice Day Events
President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge travel to Kansas City to dedicate the Liberty Memorial. He will speak at 11 a.m. and attend a luncheon at a hotel before returning to Washington. Secretary of War Davis and other officials accompany them as state and national leaders attend Armistice Day ceremonies and receptions. Queen Marie of Roumania joins the visit with planned events at the American Royal building and a concert at the American Royal. The visit includes a six to seven hour stay with public greeting opportunities from the observation platform.
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Dwight Davis
War Department
Missouri
Everett Sanders
Khangas City
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Middle West
American Farm Bureau Federation
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Southwest
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Washington
Queen Maurie
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Howard P. Savage
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E. WH. Lindley
University of Kansas
Stratton D. Brooks
University of Missouri
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Coolldge
President Hotel
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Wilo
Weaver
St. Louis
J. L. Loose
American Royal Building
Klan Activity in Indiana Described in Grand Jury
Evansville businessman L G Julian testified before a Indianapolis grand jury investigating Indiana political corruption and reports on D C Stephenson. He described knowledge of Stephenson’s affairs, his influence, and the disposition of two safety deposit boxes tied to the former Klan leader. The probe seeks papers on alleged deals with state and city officials.
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Ind
L. G. Juhian
Evansville
Indiana
D.C. Stephenson
Julian
Stephenson
Madge Qaberholtzer
Lieso
Eastern railroads not arguing they cannot pay wage rise
At a board of arbitration meeting in New York Eastern railroad managers deny claims of inability to fund a 20 percent wage increase for trainmen. J G Walker, NY Central vice-president and chair of the conference, says roads have not presented arguments that they cannot pay. W N Boak of the Brotherhood challenges the assertion.
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J. G. Walker
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Eastern Railroads
W. N. Boak
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Brotherhood of Railroad Train
Walber
Jury Disagrees in Scaffa Case in New York
In New York on Nov 9 the jury could not reach a verdict on Noel C. Scaffa a private detective charged with compounding four felonies linked to the return of jewels valued at 683 009 stolen from Jessie W Dana in 1925. Jury stood four for conviction four for acquittal. No defense was presented and motions for dismissal were denied.
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New York
Noel C. Sentia
Jessie Woolworth Dananue
Scaffa
Ase
Delnied
Yale Football Band Concert In Bridgeport Amid Rain
Despite a heavy storm, 53 of 66 Yale football band members performed before about 1,600 at Bridgeport Central High. The Yale Band Quintet drew praise with Bye Bye Blackbird and I Remember You as crowd favorites. Rudy Vallee impressed with solos and imitated bands, as the audience sang Yale songs under William Campbell. The program ended with Bright College Years and a postconcert lobby performance for Imperial Potentate David W Crossland.
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Bridgeport
Central High School
Auditorum
Yale Bend
J. F. Downing
Rudy Vallee
Vallee
William Campbell
Bright College
New Haven
David W. Crossland
Montgomery
Ala
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Mystic Shrine
Stratfield
Banned Countess Lands in Canada
Countess Karolyi of Count Michael Karolyi, barred from the United States by the State Department, arrives in Montreal and registers as Mrs. Karolyi. She says the visit is personal and may lead to settlement in Canada, with plans to enter the U S again. She will visit western Canada and gave no further details.
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Karolyi
Michael Karolyi
United States
American Department of State
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Canada
Karolyn
America
State Department
Mexican Senator Fatas Sinks In Senate Duel
In Mexico City Senator Henshaw shot and killed Senator Espinoza after a heated exchange in the senate lobby. Henshaw was likely mortally wounded as Rocha had challenged him to a duel following sharp criticism during the session. The clash ended with Espinoza dead and Henshaw gravely wounded.
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Roche
Espinosa
Bodies of dead in typhoon found in Manila area
Manila dispatch reports 130 bodies recovered in Batangas and Bauan amid Saturday's typhoon violence. Some 70 people remain missing as recovery operations continue. Early estimates warn of significant impact on coconut production, with potential loss of about five percent of global output.
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Manila
Batangas
Bauan
Lord Mayor's Show Illuminates Historic Parade
London holds its annual outdoor Lord Mayor's Show with a lively procession through the streets. The event showcases old time pageantry and a past versus present exhibit from wheelbarrow to airplane, appealing to both older and younger generations.
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London
Temperance Worker Albion Weeks Dies at Cambridge
Albion A. Weeks, longtime temperance worker and a widely known figure in Cambridge, died today after a long career in reform efforts. Weeks was a prominent advocate for prohibition and social reform, remembered for his steadfast dedication and leadership in local temperance circles.
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Maus
Albion A. Weeks
Boy, 14, Says Man Fired Gun At Him In Michigan
A 14 year old testifies a man stepped up and fired a revolver at him, striking his left hand. Police described the assailant as about 7 inches tall with a soft hat and dark ramcom. The boy’s wound was treated, and investigators found burnt powder marks on his hand. Authorities conducted further examination as the case unfolded.
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Aasengam
Car Driver Slightly Hurt When Train Hits Sedan
East Hampton region reports a collision at Chanrh crossing in West Chester. George F. Hub Bloomfield sustained a few bruises and a broken something as his sedan was demolished after being struck by a passenger train. he was taken to a Hartford hospital.
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George F. Hub Bloomfield
Chanrh
West Chester
Hartford Hos
Italian flyers land at Cape Verde amid Canaries flight
Italian aviators Cunha Braga and crew arrived at Fogo, Porto Praya, Cape Verde, today after a flight from Gando in the Canaries. The squadron continues toward Brazil as one more Japanese officer joins the route.
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Ansonia Schoolboy Injured in Auto Crash
Nov 9 Ansonia report Hayes a schoolboy was struck near Farres dry while on his way to school. The car was driven by Alton Truebla of 27 Orchard Street. He received a fractured skull just before 1 PM. Authorities investigate the incident and details remain incomplete.
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Hayes
Alton Truebla
Orchard Street
Farres Dry
Ichi
New Haven Mayor Seeks Bond Issue For City Indebtedness
Mayor John B Tower asked the corporation counsel to urge introduction at the next General Assembly of an act allowing New Haven to issue bonds for its floating indebtedness not exceeding 1 127 414 30. The proposal would set bonds to mature 150 dollars yearly starting 1928 and would balance any annual deficit by a special tax levied immediately after final determination.
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John B. Tower
Amerien
General Assembly
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