Bootlegging Raid Nets $40,000 Whiskey Stash in Greenwich
Four men detained as police guard 600 cases of Scotch valued at $40,000 and two trucks plus two sedans seized after an early morning bootlegging raid along Greenwich shore. Authorities say the gang used an electrical signaling system from the Boston Road area to the waterfront to coordinate shipments. Arrests include Morris Kahn of New York City Joseph Jusso of Bridgeport Harry Harris of New York Abraham Galpern of Bridgeport with bonds set and ongoing federal inquiry.
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Boston
Charles Krayer
Brooklyn
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Ygraver
Morris ‘Kahn
New York City
Joseph Jusso
Willard Street
Bridgeport
Harry Harris
New York
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Cos
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Abraham Galpern
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Stamford
City Cour
Election officers ponder on reply to Walsh charges
Stamford telegraph dispatch reports Justus Penne and Town Clerk R. Close undecided on response to John A. Walsh Democratic charge of voting irregularities in the city election. First Selectman Charles H. Marklin replied by distributing notices for election machine setup and watcher presence, noting no responses yet from any party.
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Justus
Penne
John Keating
Repub Gan
Alfred Phillips
Dewovrat
Charles H Marklin
Martin
M. Walsh
Democratic Committee
Warren Abel
Republican Committee
Martin Alsaid
Ianke
Gorilla Attacks Photographer On Ballin Today
John Daniel II, a 900 pound pet gorilla owned by Miss Alys Cuttingham, attacked motion picture cameramen on board Ballin Today injuring Kay Baines assistant to Miss Cunningham before being subdued and imprisoned in his cabin. The ship's doctor treated Baines as Miss Cunningham calmed the animal.
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John Daniel Ii
Alys Cuttaingham
Mia
Kay Baines
Mizs
State Park Head Urges County to Support Funds
State Park and Forest Commission plans to push Sherwood Island as a state park before the next General Assembly. Lucius F. Robinson says the island’s cost may be between 400 000 and 800 000, seeks state land acquisition and a substantial appropriation, though a 5 million bond issue over 10 years is not yet voted.
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State Park and Forest Commission
General Assembly
Fairfield County
Lucius F. Robinson
Robinson
Gshera Assembly
State Park
Malfeld County
Wentport
Hevy
Qeaders
Girl Struck by Car Fled Driver Suspected Injuried Near Death
A 13 year old girl from 3 Bannet Street was struck on Connecticut Avenue near Bunnell Street and left with a fractured skull. She was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital. The car owner John Zeuzel of 198 Quality Street says the vehicle was stolen Wednesday night by the attacker. Police patrols and the detective bureau are pursuing clues to identify the driver and recover the vehicle as witnesses describe a fleeing crowd and a man or men in the car.
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Quality Street
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Bunnell Street
Esther Rood
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Police Chief Sued for 10000 in False Arrest Case
Fres Dubshrve files a $10,000 damages suit against Police Chief William E. Nevin over a false arrest linked to a September incident. The case follows a wager incident in which Frank Woodman received a jail term for walking down Main Street unclothed. Patrolman Karl Bierce was suspended for a month for failing to arrest Woodman.
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Gion
Butler Named Senator-Designate Faces Constitutional Question
The Democratic state committee questions the legality of naming Butler for a temporary term asserting it may violate the Federal Constitution. Governor Cox appointed him amid debate over appointive power and calls to repeal the provision allowing a senator to serve until the next State election.
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Coolidge
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Willian E. Dorman
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Senate
W. Murry Crane
City to Burn Bonds Repaid With 4 723 000 Cash
The city will destroy bonds and notes totaling four million seven hundred twenty three thousand dollars this morning at 114 oclock in the municipal furnace. Officials attending include Mayor William S. Oly Auditor Bernard Keating City Clerk Alfred W. Burdick and City Treasurer Otto Edelimann. Deficiency notes totaling 149 000 tied to the Franklin dock purchase will be burned except for specific Franklin notes. some 25 000 and 24 000 notes remain. The burning list includes bonds from Improvement School Building Pavement Construction Refunding Sewer Construction Grand Street Bridge and other series. Continued on page To
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Oly Auditory Bernard Keating
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Otto I. Edelimann
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Louis Bassano
Willard Street
Peter Paona
Kossuth Street
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Hayden
Engina
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Severe Java earthquake kills hundreds and destroys towns
A major Java quake reported 300 dead with many missing as towns crumble near Wonosobo and several villages vanish into landslides. The disaster center near the health resort saw collapsed buildings while surrounding districts report widespread damage and floods.
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Java
Associated Press
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Sedudatrica
Wonosabo
Portuguese wedding in Danbury ends with new ceremony
Tony and Telvia Elvia, both residents of Danbury, were married anew at Holy Rosary Church after a prior arrangement in Lisbon fell through. Tony, 26, had traveled from Portugal to secure the union, while authorities weighed the procedures for Portuguese nationals. The report also notes Irving Hart’s critical condition at the Memorial of the Good Shepherd with a separate life saving operation involving his twin daughters.
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Chicago Mayor Orders Round-Up of All Gunmen
A Chicago drive targets gang members after the slaying of Dion O Bannon. Mayor Dever orders arrests as police pursue leads linking Florist-gangster Merlo and henchmen to the murder while Bishop Hoban arranges burial in Mount Carmel cemetery.
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Tito
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Atteris
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Hag
Robert E. Crowe
Crowe
Street Cleaners Union
Michael Carrozmno
Walter Johnson Tells His Story
Legendary pitcher Walter Johnson recounts his life in a series of articles, detailing how he discovered his fast ball, his start as a professional, and his first game against Ty Cobb. The first installment of MY TWENTY YEARS ON THE MOUND appears in the Sunday Post.
Night Fire Forcing Families From Park Terrace Home
A rear garage fire at 29 Park Terrace spread to the home. five firefighters rescued six children and helped two downstairs children escape. The blaze began in a car in the garage, explosions followed, the garage roof blew off, and several cars were damaged. The Anthony Savinsky family and Michael Clyons family fled with belongings as crews battled the flames. total damage ran to thousands.
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Girl in Rogers case to be tried on liquor charge
Haven news reports Marjorie Schneider, driver of the car in which Charles Rugara, bond salesman and nephew of Mrs. Ogden Reid, was killed near North Haven on November 1, will face North Haven Town Court on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Attorney Jacobo Goodhart prepared the warrant. appearance likely Monday. The case arose after coroner findings that Schneider drove too near a edge, striking a telegraph pole as the Yale Army time group traveled. No other arrests anticipated. new evidence includes a bloodied towel and napkin found near the scene.
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Tta
Whispering Campaigns Against Merritt Stir Fairfield County Republicans
Charged by supporters of Merritt that a “whispering campaign” seeks to derail his Republican bid for U.S. Senate. County and state Republicans prepare to select delegates tonight for the state convention amid debate over Merritt’s viability and the risk of a further special election in the district.
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Pare
Fairfield County
Schuyl Merritt
United States
Supportkys Merritt
Gressional
Stamford
J. Henry Roback
Segal
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Titt
Rain Breaks Drought After 36 Days of Dry Weather
Bridgeport experiences a rare shower after 36 days without rain. Weather records show the last comparable drought occurred in 1872 with 28 days of dry weather. Residents note scattered sprinkles began around midnight ending a long dry spell.
Delegates Named Reorganization Second Withdaws
A district club meeting last night revealed internal splits in the Second district reorganization ticket. Mary Battle and four contested delegates were named, with Kellys Gatese urging members to vote against the club ticket. Frank Larkin and others faced pressure from supporters over past primary affiliations as the race for Lawrence Je Gough’s Common Council seat continues.
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Sec
Hing, Jedge
Kellys Gatese
John
E Baxter
Inteal
W. F. D. Ispatrick
Jant
SS Selly
Ny Bers
Lawrence
Je Gough
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Asx
Larkin
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