Fairfield County seeks state park amid neglect claims
Fairfield County planners urged a state park and directed lawmakers to draft a bill. A survey showed Fairfield's 320 060 population has 148 acres of park land versus other counties with larger acreage, highlighting Fairfield as third in population but with the smallest park acreage. Representatives Chapman and Wey spoke for the state park commission. local officials noted county interest and funding needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commission
Westchester County
New York
Chapman
Robert A. Crosby
Bridgeport Chamber of Commence
Danbury
Samuel A. Davis
Fairfield County
Donald Samemails
Stratford Tows Council
Coly
Middiesem
Litchfield Wounty
Men Haven County
Widdham C County
Yolland County
Hartford County
Newtidon Coumnty
Jaygent
Pnd
State Park Commission
Profeasor Chapman
Walter
Wey
Connecticut Forestry Association
Philip Huttricl
Parillo State's Evidence Pleads To Manslaughter
Adem Partie, arrested in Peridgeport last Spring, pleaded to manslaughter in the Montreal case where Henri Clergons was killed during a bank holdup. Crown prosecutors arranged the plea to obtain his testimony against four companions who were hanged. The Montreal court accepted the plea after authorities questioned the strategy and instructions from officials in Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adem Partie
Peridgeport
Pinkerton Dsspectives
Montreal
Henri Clergons
Diet
Court of Kings
Parille
R. L. Caldér
Parillo
Parilio
Cohen
Giho
Dress Ignited by Gas Heater Fatal Burn Wounds
Mrs. Rose O'Hara of Oldfield road died from burns after her clothing caught fire from a small gas heater. Rescuers, including Charles and Catherine O'Hara, suffered burns while trying to extinguish the flames. Doctors Thomas F. Bavis and West Donaldson treated the injured woman, who was about 40 and widow of Patrick O'Hara, leaving several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Rose O'Hara
Oldfield Road
Charles
Catherine O'Hara
West Donaldson
Irs
G'unra
Patrick O'Hara
Herald Tribune Indicted Over Printing Incomes Lists
New York Nov 25 The Herald Tribune and its publisher were indicted by a federal grand jury on seven counts alleging unlawful publication of tax returns. The case tests the legality of publishing income tax data and notes the paper initially withheld figures in compliance with Treasury Department rulings before later printing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Tribune Company
Tha Ferala-Tribune
Slidge J. Stanley
Webster
Washington
John E B. Joyce
Digitlal
Stone
Jovas
Joyce
Herald-Tribuns
Herald
Tréasury Department
Herald—Tribune
New York City
Jnstances
Evan
Treasury Department
Herald-Tribune
Heraldw
Ribune
Genneral
United States
The
Treasury
Los Angeles
Kahgar
Ouarte Ghaptin
Maxer
Huvara
Soung
Syouten
Dradnovent Iit
Peake
Ris
Rattler
Page
Magazin
Canada
S. Simultors
Phrillo
Tage
Forhes
New York Haralt
Leaer
Schenie la
Spain
Cordicida
Bridgeport Man Held Liable for Death on Boat
Norwalk November 26 By Telegram Service Coroner Join J Phelan completed his inquest into the death of Ivan Motcomi 45 of Bridgeport who was stabbed during a drunken brawl on an ousted boat Sunday night The coroner holds Pau Karni of 716 embroknsreet Bridgeport criminally responsible for Motcomi s death and no written decision will be rendered until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
J Phelan
Ivan Motcomi
Bridgeport
Pau Karni
Moluemi
Tory Morrow
Bridger County Convention News Highlights and Local Updates
Local delegates convene to discuss county matters with Republican support for Bingham. Charity drive receives contributions as events across Bridger County unfold. Various pages note selectees, school milestones, and public works projects including a hospital building and a firehouse. Page references cover Norwalk, Westport, and Stamford items as well as obituaries and radio programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgero
Desert Merritt
Ehbice
Bingham
Alec Blea
Bingham - Fio
Gellator
Beinsarats
Hamilton
Bosaiteck
Tend
Reel
Sateneld High Selidor
Wrumblil
Beach
Norwalk
Fava
Ji Walk
Tebihar
John J. Farrell
Narnelke
Westport
Monrod
Shaw
Stantford
Bond
Freman
Conservator Bennet Beheld for Theft of Disabled Veteran Estate
William Hart Bennett of Hartford a noted conservator for Hicholas Schuetz a disabled veteran was arrested on a warrant for misappropriating nine thousand dollars while the victim was in the Norwich Insane Asylum He is held at Bridgeport police headquarters on ten thousand dollars bond Clarence Lister appointed to succeed Bennett promised action and will seek the extreme penalty if convicted The brother of Nicholas Schuetz at 40 Hallett Street reported the mistreatment prompting a Red Cross inquiry leading to the arrest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hart Bennett
Hartford
Hicholas Schuetz
Norwich
Bennett
Bridgeport
Clerence
Lister
Nicholas
Hallett Street
Red Cross
Inventor Seeks Capital and Partner for Local Venture
An out of town inventor asks the Chamber of Commerce for aid in locating capital to start a new enterprise in Bridgeporter. The inventor invites full investigation of a patented article viewable at Chamber offices, as funding is lacking to begin manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Webb Awarded Fees for Medical Services in Botsford Case
Frank Webb of Iranistan Avenue, a physician previously licensed, had his license revoked by the Eclectic Medical Examining Board but will be paid 981.54 dollars for professional services rendered to the late Charles H L Botsford former building commissioner. The amount was announced after counsel reached a settlement aligned with Judge John J Walsh of the Criminal Court of Common Pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Webb
Iranistan Avenue
Ecleatic Medical Examining Board
Charles HL Botsford
John J. Walsh
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Town Poor Agent Faces Charge Over $25 Rent Check
Westport officials accuse Nash Ayres administration's poor relief head Beers of failing to deliver $25 rent funds for a widow with three children. The board authorized a Bridgeport law firm to pursue repayment to the town, amid political controversy and a prior housing displacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Pullman ‘Aia Comley
Bridgeport
OM. Banks
Aya Mira Hamson
Ewe 'Sivéa
Mva
Samson
Beers
Aso Ming’ O
Chaplin Marries Leading Lady Lita Grey in Mexico
Charlie Chaplin wed his leading lady Lita Grey this morning in a civil ceremony at the town of Matepalme near Guaymas on the Gulf of California. The couple's breakfast followed at Hotel Albinia with the same witnesses as the earlier ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Associated Press
Pye O
Mmapalme
Gudymas
Gulf of ‘Californis
Charlie Chaplin
Lita Grey
Antonio Haro
Albinia
Wirus
Fom
Angela Murillé
Guaymas
Francisco Monde
Chyalme
Lumber Company Fire Quickly Ex tinguished
Sawdust caught between the flobb and biiikey of the Cairns and Fulkles. Tanz Company at 44 Washturn avenue is blamed for a small fire that did $100 damage after six oclock. The svatehman noticed smoke and alerted headquarters. Neighbors feared a serious lumber yard blaze and reported it to Alarm from Box No. 1146.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Washturn Avenue
Svatehman
Tel&pho
Amr Alarin
Snete
Eigine Co
Los Angeles Christened Returns to Her Hangar
The Los Angeles Christened Returns to Her Hangar reports the dirigible’s return to its hangar after a trans Atlantic journey from Germany. Commander J H Kleim Jr led the crew as crowds watched the christening ceremony with President Coolidge and officials aboard. The ship faced wind and handling challenges during landing before resting safely in the hangar with sister ship Shenandoah nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jlakehurst
N. J
Germany
Los-Angélés
J. H. Klelm Jr
Hhy
Dave
Bobelingfield
Washington
Patted Si
Anet
Gune
Navy Yard
Deealdant
Coolidge
Barkee
Yang
Athaupt
Wilbur
Davis
War Department
Offiesta
Jackies
Stein
Immigrant Boy Rises From Night School to Business Leader
An immigrant boy who arrived in Doridgeport at 16 with no money or English becomes a prominent business man and community figure after 19 years of continuous night school. The feature highlights his success and the vivid world he came from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himsel
Centa
Thies
Dloridgeport
Holt Nominated for U S Senator at Connecticut Democrats’ Session
Hamilton Holt of Woodstock, former editor and League of Nations advocate, was unanimously nominated for the United States Senate by the Connecticut Democratic state convention. Delegates lauded Holt with acclamation, noting no pledge to any party or class, and pledging to work for the greatest good of all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Hamiltah Holt
Woodstock
New York
League of Nations
United States
Cummings
Holt
Homer S, Cummittes
Stamtorn
Fother
Augustine M
Nein
Offica
Humber
Morris
Committee of Permanent Organization
Helly
Reilly
Thomas T. Rely
Thomas L. Reilly
Connecticut
Hemenway
Charles C. Hemenway
Hartford
Hamilton Holt
John W. Davis
Dharies Ch Morris
Woodrow Wilson
Ten Towns Loyal To Merritt in Convention Fight
Hartford November 26 delegates from Falls Field County vote lists for Republican U S Senate candidate Merritt and others in a district by district tally. Names include Fairfield Stratford Westport Danbury Shelton Newtown and more with many voters named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
Hartford
Fallsfield County
U. 8
Tor Merritt
Tohnt T. King
Joseph CG
Iveta
Hs Rppineon
Andrew M. Cooper
Abe & .Geduldig
Daniel J Williama
Frank A. Wheeler
Leona B. Harts
Mary L. Lyngh
Bridget A. Lesa
New
Westport
Johs Wo Milne
George Duryea
Nokwalke
W. Gregory
R. Bam Troland
Hille
Howard
M. R. Rumerey
Wilton
J. . Tackson
B.C. Fish
Bingham
R & Athenh
B. Wenter
Charlesmith
Vee
Mose Ives
Alloy
Brodktiela
Grééen
C. B. Carpenter
Danbury
A. A. Hodshon
WL & Beers
A. & Davenport
Mahnson
Fairfield
Neyland
Morris
Carson Meehan
Samuel’ C. Shaw
Sahnon
Rite
Op. Bissétl
Tiosste
C. Pierrpont
Scott
Sierman
Charles L. Johnson
Rhodea
Wesatories
John L.hill
Shelton Baston
Charles B. Marsh
Conning
K Hoffman
H. Beckwith
Envell
Anbohia
Charles Be, Brooker
Nélson W. Pickeriig
Pred Draw
Salisbury
J. Kent Fulton
Washington
J. Brindmadé
Watertown
W. H. Beers and
MacLean Buckingham
Late contributions push Community Chest toward goal
Donations surpassed $1,000 with a total of $328,817 as the Community Chest eyes the $850,000 target. A Monday meeting for five directors from each of the twenty agencies will discuss ways to raise the remaining $27,000 and accept late gifts and pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest
Cssendar
Sumner Simpson
Police Department
Rey
Merritt Stumbles in Republican U S Senator Ballot Vote
Hartford telegram report describes how nearly half the delegates from Fairfield County supported Merritt but he finished a distant third as Hiram Bingham won a plurality in the first ballot. The scene includes remarks by Merritt and reactions from Fairfield officials amid party tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Coun
Schuh Merritt
U. S
Hiram
Bingham
Wate
Hy P Aseinal Votin
Q. Tilson
Hugh “M. Alcorn
Bindsham
Tilson
Merritt
Alcorn
Tod
Williar
Daskam
Stainfor
John T. King Bridgeport
Mereritt
John Burkley
Unio
Républican Party
Merry
Senate
Fairfield County
Danbury
Bethel Brookfield
New Fairfield
Reading
Ridgefield
Sherman
Boston
Sheton
Mofires
Newtown
Weston
Westport
Trumbull
Salmon
Wastport
Frederck M. Salmon
Caucum
Gates
S Salmon
Dreadnaught Hull Sinks After Bombardment
The incomplete hull of the battleship Washington, targeted for days, finally sank at 10:63 this morning off the Virginia Capes and was towed to sea. No details reached the Norfolk naval base, and officials could not confirm the cause of sinking from gunfire torpedoes or bombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Washington
Virginia Capen
Fifth Naval
Texas
Navy Yard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fairfield County Planning Association
Royal James Inn
Wairfield
Warlane
Hermen H. Chapman
Steve
Webb
Homer
Nash-Ayres
Chardie Chaplin
Celine
Hey
Lain
Bartier
Earth
Rex
D. Dagham
L. Radooregetett
FF. Walsh
Margery
Taylor James R. Meade
Mai Scherer
Matthew HH. Kenealy
Tof
Curtis
Morehdnan
J. J. Fennel
County
Delates
Sa Bingham
Sparen nGkiye
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!