Rhinelander Case Near Defeat As Amendment Sought
In White Plains New York November 1954 Rhinelander lawyer sought to amend the complaint to include a charge of negative and passive fraud alleging that Alice Rhinelander deceived Leonard by concealing her race and claiming whiteness. The judge signaled possible mistrial if needed but the court delayed ruling, with defense arguing the issue should not derail the trial and witnesses detailing relations and alleged deceit were presented.
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Leonard Kip
Inelander
Rosen
Rhinelandis
Mills
Rhinelander
Mage
Supreme Court
Morsauser
Lei
Davis
Colered
Morschauser
Rxes
Alice
Leonard
Gorwara
White Plains
Iilay
Eph Rich
Furnitura
Alee
Mors Hancer
Fire at 535 Seaview Avenue damages home
Fire record reports a rear alarm at Mrs Elizabeth Barnes’s residence at 535 Seaview Avenue in Xe dam age Tose shows damage to the property.
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Elizabeth Barnes
Seaview Avenue
Thanksgiving Bounty Shared With Needy Families
City groups distribute Thanksgiving baskets to the hungry with 75 to 100 by the Salvation Army and additional efforts by Family Welfare, Central High students, St Pauls church and various welfare societies. Jails and homes receive meals and treats, Jewish and Catholic bureaus aid distribution, and Girl Scout troops provide baskets to recommended families.
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Argu
Salvation Army
Family Welfare Society
Central High School
St. Pauls Church
Main
Bering
Hillside
Jewish Welfare Society
Christian Union
Bridgeport Protective Association
Catholic Welfare Bureaus
Jewis's
SARGENT SILENT ON CHAPMAN CASE
Hartford Nov 14 A T and Atty General Sargent discussed Gereald Chapman the mail robber who is to be hanged Dec 8 for the murder of a New Britain police officer. No reprieve request yet presented to Gov Trumbull. habeas corpus hearing set for next Monday to decide if Chapman must return to Atlanta to finish a 25 year federal sentence. Chapman's counsel planned to seek a joint petition for delay while courts decide status.
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Alcorn
Hartford
Ate
Hugh M Alcorn
Aha
United States
George H. Cohen
Washington
Sargent
Gereald Chapman
Guv Trumbull
Chapman
Atlanta
Thomas
Board of Pardons
State
H. KK. W. Scott
Jacob D Walter
Joseph M. Freedman
Trumbull
Stabber Scare Prompts Police Secrecy in City
Police pursue a stealthy attacker nicknamed Jack the Rippers and Jack the Whippers who stalked young women, beating them without warning. Reports mention similar cases like Jack the Clipper, with one recall case two years ago that sparked fear among parents. the culprit was captured and jailed, after which police declined to reveal further movements to avoid tipping off a cunning criminal.
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Jack the Rippers
Jack the Whippers
Jack the Clipper
Atoll Detecton
Greek Catholic Society Plans Dance Tonight
The officers of St John the Baptist Greek Catholic Church will run the dance this evening at the Parochial School Hall.
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Greek Catholic Society
St John the Baptist Gacacty
St Tohas
Hydrant Safeguarded After Repeated Vehicle Damage
The paxed fire hydrant at the corner of Gold and Middle streets has been reinforced after three driving incidents. Two large spires were installed through the sidewalk behind the hydrant to shield it from careless operators, reducing the fire department’s ongoing trouble with damaged supply lines.
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Fire Department
Wallet stolen from hotel room on Grinstead street
John Losty reported to police that Monday evening someone entered his hotel room on Grinstead street and stole his wallet containing $90 and seven dollars in bills. Detective bureau is conducting an investigation.
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John Losty
Grinstead Street
Missing Book Gone For Good In Bridgeport Dispute
Local officials discuss the disappearance of a 1922 rate book amid allegations of political chicanery. Attorney General Comley pledges a thorough inquiry if crimes are found, while Tax Attorney Kelly downplays political motives and cautions patience. Burnham hints the issue will resolve itself, with no rewards planned.
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Kelly
King Republican Organization
Wiliam E Burnham
Board of Apportionment
Burnham
Comley
Behrens
Bridgeport
Firemen Prepare for Ball Tonight in Local Armory
Chief Daniel T Johnson announces Connecticut fire department leaders and notable guests will attend tonight’s ball at the Armory. Invitees include Mayor F William Behrens, City Clerk Alfred W. Burdick, Town Clerk John Y Caldwell, Postmaster Arthur F Connor, and other officials. Motorcycle police under Captain James A Walker will control traffic. no parking in front of the building except for fire department vehicles. All-night trolley service remains on Barnum Avenue State Street North and South Main Stratford Avenue and Fairfield Avenue lines.
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Daniel T Johnson
John T King
F William Behrens
Alfred W. Burdick
John Y Caldwel
Arthur F Connor
George Sherman Hill
John A. Northy
Patrick O’brien
Connecticut
James A Walker
Barnum Avenue
Stratford Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Meetings Tonight In City Fraternal And Labor Lodges
A listing of meetings across diverse organizations including Italian Womens council at 56 Beach street Monitor lodge at 0 I QO 0, Adelphian lodge at 1087 Broad street Magna Charta lodges Sons of St George at 396 Stratford avenue Harmon council No 12 Jr 0 U AM at Newfield building Socialist party Room 33 Lincoln building 2 Cannon street Haighet lodge Scandinavian Fraternal order at 62 Cannon street Lyota council Dexree of Pocahon tas 62 Cannon street Cornelia Walder council Toya Ladies of the Royal Arcanum 1025 Main street Seavide council Royal Arcanum 1025 Main street Central Labor union 170 Elm street Troshar lodge Danish Sisterhood 62 Cannon street Star of Unity No 42 08 of B 1087 Broad street Bridgeport Unit No 57 Steuben Society of America French street Troshar lodge Xe 14 Di L 62 Cannon street
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Italian Womens Council
Beach Street
Monitor Lodge
State Street
Adelphian Lodge
Broad Street
Magna Charta Ludgs, Sons of St George
Stratford Avenue
Harmon, Council
No 12
U. AM
Newfield
Lincoln Building
Cannon Street
Haighet Lodge
Pratermit of America
Lyota Council
Dexree of
Pocahontas
Cornelia Walder Council
Toya
Ladies of the Noyal Arcanum
Main Street
Seavide Council
Royal Arcanum
Central Labor Uniom
Elm Street
Troshar Iodge
Danish Sisterhood
Star of Unity
Bridgeport
Steuben Society of Amerten
Troshar Lodge
di L
Call “Dog-Robbers” Assault Court Over Naval Defense Failures
The court heard five witnesses as defense and prosecution clashed over charges against Colonel Mitchell. Representative La Guardia testified that New York City lacked air defense, condemned obsolete planes, mocked Fort Tilden tests, and alleged Mitchell was tried by “Dog Robbers” of the General Staff. Navy official A W Johnson and Rep Reid debated an anti aircraft film’s purpose and a copied Navy memorandum. Rep Randolph Perkins described Navy lieutenants’ pleas not to testify, saying “a long way to Guam.”
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National Defense
la Cuardia
New York
New York City
Fort Tilden
N. J
Mitchell
Tienzeita
Congress
A. W. Johnson
Navy Aeronautical Bureau
Reid
Navy Department
James T. Williams
Boston
First Corps
Football Star Ching Hammill Injured In Industrial Accident
Bridgeport star James Hammill, a noted football player from Wight School and Connecticut Agricultural College, is fighting for life after a fall while painting a crane girders at an Meriden plant. The accident occurred when he stepped through a hole onto crane tracks, the operator could not see him, and his colleague fainted at the sight. Hammill, formerly with Providence Steam Rollers and Mulligan's Waterbury Blues, is described as rugged with a strong chance of recovery.
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Pital
Hammill
Clifford Lombre
Tredenick Company
Tredenick
Trederick
Meriden
American Tube and Stamping Company
Myr Hammill
Lestie Fletcher
James Hammill
Bridgeport Wight School
Ching
Webron Academy
Connecticut Agricultural College
Storrs
Atute
Provence Steam Rollers
New
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Jones House
Leon R. Jacobs
Sahat
Tip Thhinelander
Tleouird
S & Misses
Yound
Ercoats
Credit Department
Golden Hill Middle Sts
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Elizabeth York Miller
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