Duchess Recalls 1925 Pact Over Castle Torlonia Funds
In a New York courtroom the duchess testified about a 1925 agreement with the duke giving custody of three children, a cash settlement of 68000 lire plus 10000 lire, and her return to Italy in 1926. She said she later sought U.S. citizenship and claimed her husband had no real estate, while Italian law raised questions about the pact’s binding force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Torlon‘a
Marle
Allessandro
Christina
Marino
Maria Lorenzino
Petitin
Edwin 8. Thomas
U B. District Court
Castle Torlonia
Briarcliffe
Charles E Moore
Manning, Max~ Wetl and Moore Company
Winer
Connecticut
Calhoun
Greenwich
America
United States
Booth
U. S. District Court
Comley
Suvure
Rome
Toilonia
Joseph Brancucci
Yonkers
New York
Bar of
Brancucel
Town Clerk renews plea for more space at City Hall
Town Clerk Jonn Y. Caldwell yesterday urged the City Hall committee to grant more office space by occupying the entire west half of the building’s first floor, currently shared with the registrars of voters. He cites vault and working space needs, noting removal of the Probate court could free room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn Y. Caldwell
City Hall Committee
City Hall
Registrars of Voters
Government Seizure Order In Conspiracy Case
Justice Siddons orders investigation of affidavits in the Edwin J. Kidwell conspiracy matter. The United States marshal impounds Blackmer's property valued at $100,000 in nationwide custody, pending a January hearing. If adjudged in contempt, sale to cover a fine up to $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Siddons
Edwin J. Kidwell
J. R. Akera
Don K. King
Washington
Ward
Blackmer
United States
Continental
Radio station frequency changes across New England and beyond
A list of 10 radio stations ordered to change frequencies effective December 1, affecting New England New York and other markets. Stations adjust kilocycles and wattage, with many sharing with others, covering WJAR WCSH WEAN WGBS WHNY WINI WABC WOBG WBEN WBAP WFAA WOAI WSUI WHAS WCAE KLZ WMBF WQAM WCAQ WCBM WSAI Wes Jefferson City WIP and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
WJAR
Providence
WCSH
Portland
Maine
WEAN
New York
WGBS
New York City
WAAM
WIP
Woo
WHNY
WPCH
Wini
WWRL
WEMS
WBEN
WBMS
WEEN
WHMS
WIBI
Wish
WBEKN
WABC
WBAP
Fort Worth
WFAA
WOAI
Dallas
San Antonio
WSUI
Iowa City
Iowa
WHAS
Louieville
WCAE
Fittsburgh
KLZ
Denver
WMBF
Miami Beach
Florida
WQAM
Miami
WBF
WCAQ
Baltimore
WCBM
WCAO
WSAI
Cincinnati
Ohio
WOSI
Wes
Jefferson City
Missouri
WSATI
Radio Frequency Reallocation Details From Chicago Stations
The note outlines Monday only sharing between WIBO and WHT with WGN WLIB in Chicago. It lists 960 kilocycles at 15 000 watts shifting to 720 kilocycles at 16 000 watts and WLIB WGN North Elgin Ila from 980 kilocycles to 720 kilocycles with 500 watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Woo
WIP
WGES
WGB3
WJAX
Jacksonville
BBC
WAPI
Kansas City
Missouri
WOQ
WOR
WHB
WHS
WSMB
Nashville
New Orleans
Koo'rl
Council Bluffs
Town
KFAB
Lincoln
Neb
OIL
WAAM
Newark
WGBS
WNJ
WGCP
WPCH
Jersey City
WRNY
WHT
Chitage
WIBO
WHAZ
Chicago
Troy
Aharing
WGN
WLIB
North Elgin
Ila
Hoover Tours Flooded Vermont as Relief Talks Begin
Secretary Hoover arrived in Vermont after surveying flood damage across highways, industries, railroads and agriculture with estimates showing major losses. He urged coordinated credit for small industry, Red Cross relief, and a phased reconstruction plan while meeting Governor Weeks and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeporta
Mt. Hoover
Highway Department
Commissioner of Agriculture
Red Cross
Hoover
New England
Secretary of Commerce
American Red Cross
John E. Weeks
Winooski Valley
Catholics Still Aiding Schools Threat? (problematic OCR)
A local report recounts a miscommunication at a high school event where a meeting was expected to occur, but the speaker remained until eight o clock before realizing the error and deciding not to return. The account highlights confusion surrounding a school activity and attendance.
Student smoke test ends after 30th cigar
A University of Maryland medical student, Vincent Maddt, attempted to smoke 60 cigars in 13 hours to test tobacco harm. After 30 cigars his pulse rose to 108, respiration 30, temperature and blood pressure increased, leaving him feverish and irritable. he stopped at that point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Associated Press
Vincent Maddt
Maddt
University of Maryland
Madd
McBride Fatality Probed. Truck Firm Remembers Conscientious Driver
Authorities investigate the fatal McBride incident involving H A Miner company. McBride reported good time amid fog, worked for the firm since April, trusted by employers. He was survived by parents Mr and Mrs Daniel McBride of East Main street and several siblings. He served four years in the U S Navy after enlisting in 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Miner
McBride
Daniel McBride
East Main Street
Young McBride
East Bend
St. Charles’ Church
WU. 8
Western influence in China reshapes economy and education
Professor Donald Tewksbury of Yen Ching University told United Church listeners that Western civilization drives rapid economic and social change in China, notably in education. He noted rising electricity, telephones, railways, and American automobiles while detailing shifts in dress, customs, and urban life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Donald
Tewksbury
Yen Ching University
Peking
United Church
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
America
United States
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Oxford
Cambridge
Parla
Berlin
Tawkabury
Milford Legion Auxiliary hosts Connecticut officials
In Milford on November 18, women from Milford post No. 34 American Legion Auxiliary hosted a reception for Mrs Lucy Edwards past commander and national Legion committeeman and Miss Mae Crook past department secretary both from Shelton. Over 60 attendees heard Edwards describe her trip to the Connecticut Legion convention in Pu r ie and dedication of a post and American flags by the national committeeman. A song program and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Auxiliary
American Legion
Lucy Edwarda
Legion Auxiliary
Department of Connecticut
National Legion
Mae Crook
Shelton
Mra. Edwards
Miss Crook
Purie
Manufacturer Charged with Mutilating Coins
Robert Sherman of 1738 North Avenue is held in heavy bonds in the United States court at New Haven facing a charge of mutilating currency. He is accused of mutilating pennies dimes and quarters in the manufacture of parlor tricks at his novelty works at 318 Warren Street. The Bridgeport Mothers Club plans its November meeting at the College Club Courtland Street on Monday November 21 at 230 PM with Mrs W B Grumman as hostess assisted by several officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sherman
North Avenue
United States Court
New Haven
Sherman
Warren Street
Bridgeport
Mothers’ Club
College Club
Courtland Street
W. B. Grumman
L. F. Schweidtle
F. D. Schwing
Samuel North
Mra
James Beach
Greenwich Man Heads Fairfield County American Legion
The Fairfield County American Legion held its county meeting in Greenwich with 79 delegates from posts across the county. Frederick Gollins of Greenwich was named county commander for 1928, James Weir of Stamford vice commander, and James Case of Danbury adjutant and treasurer. The Edward Kelly cup went to Johnson-Frederickson Post No. 98 of Georgetown for membership gains, with two gavels for reaching 100 percent new membership. The county women’s auxiliary met separately in Greenwich with 71 present. Mrs Archibald Mortiman led prayers, and Mrs Ruth Fenney addressed the group alongside state officers Mrs Bundage and Mrs J. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
American Legion
Pairfield County
Masonic Hall
News County
Frederick
Gollins
Greenwich
James Weir
Stamford
James Case
Danbury
Edward Kelly
Johnson-Frederickson
Women's Auxiliary of the
Congregational Church
Erica
Archibald Mortiman
Norwalk
Fairfield County
Wilton
Bridgeport
Katherine McGurty
Ridgefield
Stratford
Fairfield
Westport
Mary Crawford
Ruth Fenney
Association
Bundage
J. Smith
Alberta Jennings
Archibald Merriman
Ruth Lind
Halmgren
John Richdale
Fallon
George Lambertson
Frederick Sturgis
Americaniam
Margarite Lemon
Jesse van Iderstein
Samford
Eckler
Noroton
May Cook
Shelton
Junior Hadassah to Be Formed Here
Preliminary steps toward forming a Bridgeport chapter of Junior Hadassah were taken at a Stratfield hotel gathering with 51 girls pledging membership. A nominating committee led by Augusta Silverstone will present candidates for election at the next meeting within a month and choose the following meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Hadassah
Stratneld
Augusta Silverstone
Flora Bohrer
Dorothy Kaplan
Mabel Katz
Sarah Fried
Constance Rome
Dorothy Schmidt
Edith Rosenplu
Mother refuses hospital aid to stay with ill son
Mrs Hilda Miller, 77, of 723 Ogden street, insists she will not leave her 54 year old son Herman O Miller despite illness. An investigator urged hospital treatment, but she says he needs her and she must stay at home to care for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Miller
Ogden Street
Herman O. Miller
Herman
Laylet Planned at Central Library
Black Rock school children will stage a playlet on Roosevelt life at the children's story hour tomorrow at 4 PM at the Central Library. Milas Virginia Hall and Miss Madeleine Davis will oversee with participation by Gertrude Gladstein Jeanette Horwitz Lucille Pottsman Ruth Pottsman Sylvia Brenner Lilian Brenner Annette Schwartz and Dora Solosa. A display of children's books is shown today at the Central Library to aid Christmas book suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Rock
Roosevelt
Central Lbrary
Milas Virginia Hall
Madeleine Davis
Central Library
Gertrude Gladstein
Jeanette Horwitz
Lucille
Ruth Pottsman
Sylvia
Lilian Brenner
Annette Schwartz
Dora Solosa
Warning label for Bromo Quinine tablets sale
An old advertisement urges taking Taxstive Bromo Quini st tablets at the onset of a cold to fight grip or influenza. It mentions a safe proven remedy and directs looking for the signature of 5. W. Grove on the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5. W. Grove
Man Freed After Hospital Fracture Battle With Police
Francis Hughes, 33, of 51 Courtland Street, appeared in City Court in a hospital gown with a leg injury from leaping from a window during a confrontation with police. Judge Albert J. Merritt dismissed the assault charge and imposed a 10 day suspended sentence on breach of the peace for the incident, hospital treatment since October noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Merritt
Francis Hughes
Courtland Street
Hughes
Hilaleg
Howland Singers Delight 1900 At Minstrel Show
The Howland Choral society staged a minstrel show and dance before about 1,500 at the Mosque. Proceeds went to the Howland Sunshine fund. Interlocutors were James McBride and Esther Bowden. end men Ray Siemera Fred Steinmetz Arthur Guggenheim H R Horton. end women Christie Ashford Alberta Christinson Teabelle Burr. Notables included Arthur L. Kirk Fred Steinmetz Ray Siemers Arthur Guggenheim Be Beth Bowden Anna Kohler Mrs T Nash Mrs L Gulley James McBride H R Horton J H Wenman. Dance specialties by Miss Winifred Smith. Officers: President Kirk L White man, VP Jennie Davis, Secretary Mrs Isabelle Burr, Treasurer George W Barker. Carl Hawk director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland Choral Society
Howland Sunshine Elude
James McBride
Esther Bowden
Ray Siemera
Fred Steinmetz
Arthur Guggenhiem
H. R. Horton
Christie Ashford
Alberta Christinson
Teabelle Burr
Arthur L. Kirk
Ray Siemers
Arthur Guggenheim
Bethel Bowden
Anna Kohler
T. Nash
L. Gulley
J. H. Wenman
Winifred Smith
The
Kirk L. Whiteman
Jennie Davis
Isabelle Burr
George W. Barker
Carl Hawk
Cluett-Peabody Keeps Norwalk Plant Open
Cluett Peabody Company Inc will concentrate most underwear production at its Norwalk plant on Oak Street rather than relocate to the south. The move brings output back to Norwalk, which previously hosted the full operation. A labour shortage in Norwalk had triggered the temporary relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy Cluett-Peabody Company, Inc
Oak Street
Norwalk
Cluett-Peabody
Isbor
Henderson and
Ervin
Chamber Officials Attend New England Conference
The assistant secretary Alexander Alison III and industrial secretary J A Kimber of the Chamber of Commerce traveled to Springfield Massachusetts to join the New England conference. The session aims to review progress among New England city chambers and runs from yesterday to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamer of Commerce
Alexander Alison
J. A. Kimber
Springfield
Mass
New England
Chamber of Commerce
Soda Clerk Loses Job but Affirms Bet With Priest
George Ivalia, who offered 2000 to prove a Waterbury Greek Orthodox pastor could make dough rise by faith, says the bet stands though he has been discharged after the publicity. He calls the claim fraud and vows to educate the public on science, while the pastor and congregation ignore the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
George Ivalia
John II Gerotheou
Waterbury
Ivalis
Gerotheou
Albee to Pick Theatre Site In Northeastern Cities
Bridgeport residents hear rumors of a Keith Albee theatre being built locally. E F Albee starts a tour from Boston visiting New Haven Hartford Waterbury Worcester Springfield in pursuit of suitable locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albee
Bridgeport
Keith Alpee
E. F. Albee
Boston
Mr. Albee
New Haven
Hartford
Waterbury
Worcester
Springfield
Routine board meeting on monthly bills and payrolls
Fire Commissioners at Fire Headquarters last night transacted only routine business. No radical department changes were approved after the municipal election, despite rumors of promotions and new appointments at the first post election meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fire Commissioners
Nujol Ad Claims Safe Preventive Health Benefits
A vintage advertisement promotes Nujol as harmless and preventive, asserting it does not absorb into the body yet carries poisons out, with claims it benefits the entire system. It emphasizes safety for babies and the elderly, urges doctor approval, and notes perfecting by Standard Oil’s Chemical Products Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical Products Division
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
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Charles Gulden, Inc
Dept. L
Elizabeth Street
MR. Duffy
NECCO
iNecco
Montpelier
Essex Junction
Professor Ayers
Howland Singers
Choral Society
Sunshine Clubs
C. OF C
Science
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