Stray hold up interrupted as bandit escapes at Devon
Stratford police pursued a bandit after a Saturday night hold up at the Davey Brothers store netted $133 16. A thwarted Devon coal dealer hold up preceded the incident as five shots were fired. Patrolman Manchester, shot last Saturday, remains hospitalized. chief Nichols reports progress in the statewide search with police cooperation. News of the failed capture spreads amid rumors the bandit may be “dead or alive.”
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Davey Brothers
Devon
Fred
Edward Manchester
Bridgeport Hospital
Tate
Willam Nichols
Pest
Beerch
Scichols
Manchester
Talesm
Sein
Lawyer Cuts Fees When Court Acts For His Removal
A probate court ordered the removal of attorney George Ferrio Jr as conservator of John Manjor’s estate after he reported no funds. The judge rejected Ferrio’s first accounting and required a new audit of 1690 dollars. A compromise was reached with Ferrio agreeing to pay 137 16 to a charity superintendent to cover the misused funds, and Ferrio was retained as conservator pending further review.
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Pial Merte
Johu Manjor
George Ferrio Jr
Mn Ormath
Hs Stress
Tbs
Ferrio
Wiler
Jucaes Mi 1
Calas
Dfartford
Gerse Bt
Turing
Roger Jones
Angus P Thorne
Charities
Vecho Bshovakta
Terria
Fiat
Simones
MBM
Erie
Four Killed in Triple Fires Across U S Coastal Areas
A gasoline explosion at Warners sparked fires causing two deaths, dock and boat losses, and $700,000 damage. In Glens Falls a factory fire razed a plant for $500,000. Atlantic City fires destroyed one hotel, damaged two more, killed two, and caused extensive property losses as winds spread embers to nearby buildings.
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Atlantic City
Warners
N. J
Glens Falls
Library book on river bank clues missing man
Police from Bridgeport and Stratford searched the Housatonic river bank near Washington Bridge after finding a library book linked to missing man J Knight Bacon. The volume, found by a local youth, matched books Bacon took when leaving home and returning to Bridgeport Public Library, with no reward offered for information. The Bacon family cited financial strain and the missing man’s despondence.
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Sertice
Bridgeport Bureau of Investigation
Stratford Police
Housatonic
Wasaligton Bridge
J Knight Bacon
North Avenue
Bridgeport
US Navy
Bacon
Histore
Mare'd Smith
Hubbell Terrace
Washington Bride
Stratford
Smith
Bator
Worth End
Harold R Bacon
Academy
Derby
Ethe
Lacon
Colapee
Pia
Stamford to Test Voting Machines After City Election
Stamford officials voted to test voting machines from the last city election to address Democratic complaints that Alfred Phillips Jr. was unfairly beaten. Mayor-elect was won by about fifty votes, Democrats insist the office be cleared of cloud. John A Walah announced a plan to audit the election and test the machines, with Democrats covering the expense as directed by local officials.
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Stalford
Samford
Alfred Phillips Jr
Stamford
John A Walah
Democratic Committee
Goor
Justius J’ Fennel
Mrs Harding Suffers Severe Heart Attacks in Ohio
Marion Ohio November 17 Mrs Tlerene Kling Sirding endured two severe heart attacks today and tonight her condition remained critical. Dr George T Tiarding, son of the late President Harding, was notified he would be summoned if Mrs Tiarding could be consulted. Reports from the sick room say the condition is unchanged, with rest intermittent and heart action fair.
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Marion
Ohio
Tlerene Kling Sirding
George T Tiarding
President Harding
Knapp Runs for Board of Relief in Sixth District Club
Alfred Knapp, president of the Sixth District Republican club, has entered the running for Coloma Tracy Te Wanens seat on the Board of Relief. Early reports yesterday indicate several others aiming for the vacant position, including Edward Dunphy who appears nearly certain of a primary nomination next week.
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Alfred Tnapp
Distne Hepublicay Club
Colona Tricey
Relic
Severa
Dela
Bridgeport Sees Record November Chill Forecast
The Weather Bureau reported a sharp cold snap in Bridgeport with temperatures near zero and a high of 29 degrees at one point. Observers noted a gray, warmer trend expected later, while commercial activity surged as residents and autos stocked up on essentials amid the cold spell.
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Eda
Catted States Weather Bureau
Wwe
Wis
Wiluam Mela
Bidgeport Weicher
United States
New Waven
Mela
Fueau
Kew Hasen
Degees
AL & O
Qiser
First Subscribers Boost Charity Drive Gifts at Opening
About 1,500 Raybestos workers joined a community charity drive, reporting $60,183 in contributions from 190 donors who increased gifts by 26 to 100 percent. Major gifts came from Walter B. Tashar and Sumner Sinigong, with 2,000 from Holmes and Rawards Craneh and 6,650 from Sumner Sinigong. The drive aims to raise funds for 21 organizations, with early results around $120,000 expected today and 70 percent of Chest funds from a single agency.
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Juncheon
George IT Woods
Theraig
Urdsty
Robert
Crosby
Chamber of Commerce
Creaby
Cheser C Marshall
Tennessee’s 250 Gift Check Returned Debated
A letter reveals a $250 check labeled a gift sent by Tennessee Democratic State chairman Winesta Haston to reimburse the Victor Patriotic Societies. The missive from November 2 describes the return of the check and notes the dispute over propriety. The committee prepared the explanation and the matter continues in the record with a continuation on Page Nineteen.
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Aul Coeck
Victor Patriotic Societies
Tno
Winesta Haston
Tennessee
Guoliige
Patton
Oy Page
Loun
Charles
Stephen Ser Tay
Valentino Bearded Star Condemned by Film Union
The Associated Liivhers pass a resolution to bar Rudolph Valentino from attending any photoplays as long as his beard remains. They fear his mustache and beard set a dangerous fashion that could corrupt American men and deface national character, harming workers and fueling anti Russian sentiment.
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Ridolph Valentinu
Lin
Americta
Valentino
America
Rudolph Valentino
Labor caution urged on rapid opening of banks
In Paso Texas on November 17 the AFL convened its 44th annual meeting. The executive council urged organized labor against hastily forming labor banks. It noted progress in union banking, with about 21 labor banks already in operation and total resources estimated over 64 million dollars. The convention, meeting jointly with the Mexican Confederation, discussed ongoing survey and careful study of such ventures.
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Paso
Texas
Cassociated Press
American Federation of Labor
Messern Confederation
Juarez
Mexics
Youth Held for Theft on Mother's Complaint
John Wandes aged 17 of Waterbury was held at notice headquarters charged with theft from his mother who had him arrested after he left Waterbury. Approximately $90, saved by his mother for funeral expenses, was found on the suspect by detectives who made the arrest.
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John Wandes
Wwaterpury Fa
Notice
Wandes
Waterbury
Delegates Ordered to Favor Merritt in Special Election
Fairfield County reports delegates instructed to back Merritt amid counter whispers. The piece notes city concerns and possible political tension in the upcoming special election.
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Merritt
Whispers on Merritt Senate bid draw postmaster critique
Stamford postmaster Whitaker questions the sincerity of whispers urging Merritt supporters to avoid a special election by nominating another candidate for United States Senator. He notes the issue could force a district election and stresses the topic affects the district, not the broader state. Page Two continues.
Slayer Of New Britain Policeman Identified In New York
In New York on November 17 George Stuyvesant twenty of Troy Minnesota was positively identified as one of two men who shot and killed Patrolman James Skelly of New Britain on October 12. He is held without bail for extradition by Connecticut authorities. Witnesses say Stuyvesant known as a “stony white ada” may have worked with another man named Johnson. Police linked several suspects to the case and noted a prior Sing Sing sentence for Stuyvesant. Further inquiries focus on the Ansonia hotel shooting and the wider crime network connected to the Skelly murder.
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Virginia Avenue
Gothwell
Tom
Pierpont
Mary Wheeldon
Washington
Bernd Franklin
New York
George Stuyvesant
Troy
Ada
Patolman James Skelly
New Britain
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Suaytesar
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Thapolfe
Presiory
Walter Shaw
Springfeld
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Carllhpi
Chapman
Cime
Stuyvesant
Upton
Singlaw
Bret Eereetmine
Skelly
Motte
New Botan
Hough Johnson
Chai
Marke
Charles Guillem
Peulcemann
Aula
Ansonia
Danbury
Republi
Blueport
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Benson Brother Sough
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Destroye
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Dage
Rovers
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gBlue
Vaame
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Cinvernor
Coolidge
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Mart Fjord
Frank Woo
Tord
Ictuhup
Hiales
I Notorius
Nuiders Tage
Poincare
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Kew Thiven
Dechrer
Waler Johnson
George Welse
Orfland
leCiffith
Old
Barnes
Murray Hulbert
Fridgepor Tride
Myo Foones
Spart
Ratmers
Wilbert
Robinson Crockyn
Fire in Chicken Coop Triggers Treble Alarm
A blaze in a chicken coop on Tequonnock Street caused a treble alarm. The coop, owned by Cumin Viela at 264 Lexington Avenue, was destroyed. Children suffered minor injuries and were treated nearby as firefighters battled the flames. A pump wagon and man driving Thomas Flynn aided in suppression.
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Venus
Pan
Jingino
Thomas
Flynn
Bincroft
Tequonnock Street
Jona
Pijin Wis
Thomas Jo Jro
Coop Wales
Cumin Viela
Lexington Avenue
Merritt 71 on Election Day in Connecticut Senate bid
Supporters of Schuyler Merritt push for the Republican nomination for United States Senator noting the birthday alignment with the special election to replace Frank Brandegee. Merritt, Stamford native and fourth district representative since 1917, would be 71 on the ballot date. He has never lost an election and has long been active in public affairs since 1904.
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MM. Whittaker
Selmder Merritt
Srintz
Hopult Jean
I Whittaker
United States
Uy Hla
Miakee
Ligels
Mi Biandees
Territt & Republican
Schuyler Merritt
Repubican
Frank Brandegee
Stamford
Congress
Bridgeport Delegates Endorsement Amid Campaign Speeches
Bridgeport reports ten Prigseport delegates pledged to Schuyler Mentt for United States Senator as campaign chatter centers on opposition to a special election. Stamford postmaster comments on county commission stance while local figures outline support for an organization. Opening Community Chest drive raises over 200000 in initial report. a lawyer reduces fees for conservators and estate counsel amid court actions.
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Bridgeport
Prigseport
Schuyler Mentt
United States
Ben~ator
Stamford
el of
Bhelton
Merritt
Housatonic River
State
Fairfield County
Devon
Bandis
Faure
Edward Manchester
Fane
Ten Delegates Pledged to Fairfield County Man
A local political scene reports ten delegates pledged to a Fairfield County man while another candidate holds similar support. The piece notes both contenders have potential to gain more delegations as campaigns advance.
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Fairfield County
City convention selects 10 Merritt delegates in split party showing
Ten delegates pledged to Congressman Schuyler Merritt for the Republican nomination were unanimously chosen by the city convention in a 23 minute session at Stratfield sun parlor. Delegates include J A K Robinson and John T King with proxies for Lawrence J. McGough, plus Andrew M. Cooper and Joseph Ivera among at large picks and district delegates from 21st and 28th districts.
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U. S
Stratfield Sun Parlor
Robinson
John T King
Lawrence J. McGough
J. A. K. Robinson
King
Lanza
Andrew M. Cooper
Joseph Ivera
Robmaon
Daniel J. Williams
Abe & iGeduldig
Bridget A Lester
Mary L Lynch
Leona B Hartley
Frank Wheeler
Ralph T. Beers
Beers
Cooper
John A. Spafford
Cooper S
Alfred Wo
Mrs Croker Sees Spirit Visits From Richard Croker Jr
NW YORK Nov 12 Mrs Buta Gdmansen Croker widow of Richard Croker said she is in spiritual communication with her late husband. She claims vibrations guide her, cites Cork Castle gardens as especially powerful and mentions a Florida realtor suing her for 109000. She says Croker’s influence causes opposition to his spiritual wishes and warns of more legal actions tied to ongoing lawsuits.
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Buta Gdmansen Croker
Richard Croker
Ireland
Richard Croker, Jr
Croker
Mr. Croker
Cork Castle
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Lenny Kannia
Filsworth Street
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Board OF Relief
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Thorne
Anoticanebo
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Hill
Fanfield County
Robert Whittaker
Republican State Organization
Gerald Capman
Warane
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Nipw Spar
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