Missing Motorist Sought After Fatal Hit and Run
Esther Rood a 13 year old of 495 Bunnell street was struck on Connecticut avenue near Bunnell street and critically injured. The driver allegedly fled at high speed after one wheel passed over the girl and damaged a fence before speeding away. Police issued a general alarm for the driver as investigators chase the vehicle and identify the car number amid a chaotic scene.
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Esther Rood
Bunnell Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Connecticut Avenue
Bunnell ‘Street
Ether Rood
Ratious
Messes
St. Vincents Hospital
Emerventy Hospital
Hijackers abandon seized truck at selectman's home
Westport scene of hijacking after a Norwalk theft. A meter truck, owned by American Motor Transportation of New Haven, was abandoned on Selectman Edward Nash’s Post Road property after being hijacked on Westport avenue. Police suspect liquor or beer was the missing cargo.
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Westport
Selectman Hdward
Nash
Norwalk
American Motor Transportation Company
Congress Street
New Haven
Ridgeport
Jacob Levy
Agatr
Jes House
Westport Avenue
Compo Inn
Family of Five Killed in Ohio Car Crash
Dennison Ohio reports a tragic crash near Polen grade crossing east of town. Harle Farren 36 and his four children died instantly while his wife was likely injured. An investigation into the touring car collision is underway.
Plainfield Fire Ravages General Store In Norwich Area
A three story frame structure housing A. C. G. Tillinghast and son, a general store, burned to the ground in Plainfield near Norwich. The Tillinghasts escaped from the second floor in nightwear as flames blocked their path. Loss estimated at about 73000 dollars due to a spontaneous combustion cause.
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Norwich
Wnov
Plainfield
A. CG. Tillinghast and Son
Democratic Chef Charges Dead Men Voted in Stamford
John A. Walsh, former judge of probate and Democratic party chair, charges in a letter to Stamford election officials that Republicans blocked ticket splitting and votes were cast in dead men's names. He claims affidavits, complaints, and recount talks show Alfred W. Phillips Jr. would have won mayor if ballots were properly registered and voters could split tickets.
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Recont City
Phillips
Stamford
Hat A. Ny Phillips, Jr
John F. Keating
Republli
Democratic
President Coolidge
Keating
Explosion at Grand Rapids Post Office Kills Two
A massive blast at the main Grand Rapids post office loading dock and receiving room kills two men Ernest A. Thoth and Herman Petterson, with one dying in hospital and 12 injured. Investigators consider escaping gas or a bomb, but no explosive fragments are found.
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Mich
Ernest A. Thoth
Herman Péttersch
Dale Newhouse
Sinclair Vatter
Roy Bush
Hastings
Keat
Lorraine Yarrington
Clarence R. Mackley
American ‘Weather Strip Company
Charles
Hi Butter
Malis
Edwin V. Annaty
Harry W. Curry
Marvin’ Bas
Luis MM
Yeather
Henry Roelofs
Fred Gunn
Roth
Pettersoi
Newhouse
Federal
Deckhand Burns Heroically During Passaic River Fire
Wesley Watson a deckhand in Newark was severely burned while crawling to a leaking dock valve on a Pure Oil Company tanker. His risky act shut off gasoline flow, likely averting a major explosion as firemen fought the blaze causing over 11 thousand dollars in damage. The tanker was saved and three charges were involved, one partly burned.
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Wharny
Wesley Watson
Deckhrand
St. James Hospital
Newark
Passaic River
Watson
Patriots to Return Check Rebuking Simon Coolidge
Indignant at political capital from Attorney Devine accusing Vice President Coolidge of accepting 250 for a Memorial Sunday talk, the United Patriotic Societies to return the check from Democratic state chairman Wrest N Tinston. A committee will draft a protest letter to the Tennessee chair and inform Mr Coolidge that the campaign issue reflects Democrats’ interference in non political patriotism. Rev Je W. Davis supports the rebuke calling Devine’s charge dirty politics. The group plans to return the check to Mr Haston.
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United Patriotic Societies
Tennessee
Joseph J. Devine
Coolidge
Wrest N Tinston
United Patriotic Societies, Inc
Patriotic Society
Charles H. Sprague
Philo ©. Calshoun
F. A. Doolittle
Davis
Je W. Davis
Atorney Devine
Devine
Jersey City
Mr. Davis
Jewel Burglars Loot Home during Card Party
Greenwich news reports a break in at the Rye residence of Mr and Mrs Marsets Parsons during a card party. Jewelry valued over 6000 dollars stolen after burglars entered via balcony window on the second floor and escaped unseen. Police inquiry ongoing with NY detective HQ invited.
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Parsons
Dot” King
Greenwich
Marsets Parsons
Rye
Tinney Flaay
Floer
Paul Parsons
New York
Mlau
Martha Meeker
Miss Meeker
Dot
King
Lowise Lawson
New York City
Rebber
Paul RB
Bonner
Stanwich Road
Bridgeport News Roundup with Political and Local Notes
Bridgeport leads a dense page of regional items including political charges in Stamford and Norwalk schooling notes. Local crime, zoning actions, and posts on veterans events appear alongside updates from Fairfield County towns, with references to churches, banks, and municipal meetings through a period-laden, newspaper-card style summary.
Man Injured Entering Burning Basement At Atlantic Street
Robert Charas of 892 Atlantic street sustained a cut foot after kicking through a basement window to escape a fire started by a candle burning on a work bench. Assistant Wire Chief Mellor reported the blaze produced heavy smoke and flames. Charas helped contain water and alerted the fire department. He was hospitalized for lacerations.
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Robert Charas
Atlantic Street
Alexander & Mellor
Charas
Cheras
Coast to Coast In 12 Days Adventure Tale
A Lincoln Highway journey unfolds across the Rocky Mountains and beyond. The Bridgeport family travels in a car from city to the Pacific edge in twelve days with camping along the way. The final leg covers the Rockies to the Columbia River and the western ocean as featured in Coast to Coast articles by the family head.
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Lincoln Highway
Rocky Mountains
Bridgeport
Pacific
Rockies
Columbia River
Great Western Ocean
Man Identified After Unconscious Capture at Main and Bank
Police recovered a man found unconscious at the corner of Main and Bank streets. An ambulance transported him to St Vincent's hospital where doctors later identified him as Ely Bikawicz of 793 Madison Avenue.
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Wobn Tae
Main
Bank Streets
Imergency Hospital
Flo
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Ely
Man Bikawicz
Madison Avenue
Organization Coup Sparks Primary Delegates Battle
The Republican reorganization forces led by Judge Ralph T. Beers, claiming 10 delegates on King tickets, mobilize two hour polling tomorrow night to elect enough delegates across four districts to control the state convention. Key contests lie in the Second, Third, Fourth and Sixth districts with named candidates across tickets. Pola opens from 6 to 8 tomorrow night.
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Republican Reorganization Forces
Ralph T. Beers
King
Ely
Nimateon
Alfred W. Burdick
Battle
Sven Svenson
Irene Papp
Anthony Gallaghar
Albert W. Smith
Joseph, Koletar
William.s. Clark
A. J. Northey
Claude Burdick
John Kelly
Clarence DL. Foote
Lawrence J. McGough
Howard J. Moody
Mary A. Brennan
Bertha Sprague
John F.lojeski
Pola
Woman Shot by Boy In Critical Condition
Mrs. Mary Margeson aged 69 was shot and seriously wounded by her young grandson Tuesday evening at St Vincent's hospital doctors report she is fairly well but condition remains critical authorities have closed the investigation unless her death alters actions no further steps anticipated.
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Mary Margeson
St Vincent's Hospital
Missing Lief Ericson crew sailor keeps faith in safety
Mrs Todahl of Saltford and Mrs Nutting express strong belief the missing Leif Ericson crew, including John O Todahl, William Washburn Nutting, Arthur Hildebrand, and Biorne Flelechar, are safe in Greenland or North Atlantic. The Trenton has abandoned the search after months with heavy seas and poor prospects, though families remain hopeful.
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Salford
Lief Hiicson
North Atlantic
Todahl
Trenton
New Britain
Greenland
Bridgeport
William Washburn Nutting
New York
Arthur S. Hilderbrand
Biorne Flelechar
Norway
Lief Ericson
Shetland
Faroe Islands
Teeland
Rekjavik
Washington
Fort
Yach Lief Ericson
Kalbtus
State Department
Tts Yirleson
Bergen
Norwa
Rhlena
Robert Bartlett
Cruiping Club of America
Bi Dng
Arthur Hildebrand
Amean
Tie Todshi
Count Salm A waits new developments in Paris
Paris reports Count Ludwig Salm-Hoogstraten husband of Millicent Rogers remains in Paris to await developments. Friends say he will avoid questioners and likely stay a week or two to gauge wind before returning to America for possible reconciliation with his wife.
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Paris
Ludwig Salm-Hoogstraten
Millicent Rogers
America
United Church Accepts New Building Plans
The United Congregational Church approved proposed building plans at a special meeting, voting unanimously to proceed with the edifice. Officials indicated the cost would be between 940000 and 400000 dollars, with bids received from several contractors but figures not disclosed at this time.
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United Congregational Church
Fairfield Adopts Zoning and Establishes New Panels
Fairfield voters at a special town meeting adopted zoning, created a five member zoning commission and a five member board of adjustment, and appropriated 8500 for the commission. The board includes Arthur M. Marsh James T Roche M Warren Cowles David I Demonkas and Charles J Gallately. Members serve three years from October 1 last, with successors chosen at the regular town election. The gift of land on Mill Plain road was accepted for road equipment storage. Judge Clarence R Hall presided.
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Board of Adjustment
Meny
Arthur M. Marsh
Southport
James T. Roche
Fairfield Center
M. Warren Cowles
Mill Plain
David ‘I. Demonkas
Tunxin St
Charles J. Gallately
Stratfield
Ms Bo
Charles B. Jennings
Whariss Gray
Greenfield Hill
William. J. Camley
Alfred TI. ‘Terry
Glavence FR. Hall
Commission
Board of
John H. Perry
County Court of Common Pleas
Mill Plain Road
Oliver Gs. Jennings
Clarence R. Hall
City Lacked Funds in Bridgeport Property Appeal
The Birrora Supreme Court was asked to rule on 16 questions in an appeal by Des and Edward Keller over Middle Street improvements. They claim the city of Bridgeport benefited their land $2,009 while others say the process violated city charter and state law. City attorney Alexander Te Delan led the defense and argued on behalf of Bridgeport.
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Supreme Court of
Kellar
Bridgeport
Supreme Co
Alexander Te Delan
John Asswell Jr
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