Blackmailer Newton Paid 15000 to Testify in Bank Case
London reports reveal Montague Newton was paid three thousand pounds to testify in the Robinson suit against Great Midland Bank. Sir John Simon forced Newton to appear, exposing a scheme to extort hush money from Rajah of Jammu and Kashmir and Mrs Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simon
Great Midland Bank
Rabinson
DarHng É
Montague, Newton
Harri Singh
Jemmu
Kashmir
Paris
Maude Robinson
Robinson
Newton
Simon
Lord Rathbury
Ment
Hetr
Chapel Street
Dirigible Los Angeles Christened as Crew Celebrates Flight
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge christen the airship Los Angeles amid ceremony. Ground crew, huskies, and a ribbon deck mark the christening while pigeons release to carry a message. Rear Admiral Moffatt says Los Angeles will make separate Panama and England flights next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackies
Correction on Hines gift amount published
Community Chest headquarters asks correction of the gift from John Li Hines of 1089 Main Street. The originally published figure of 5 dollars is incorrect. the actual donation is 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest Headquarters
John Li. Hines
Main Street
Hines
Aire
Height of Brow Of No Importance
Washington reports that Dr. Aleš Hrdlcka, curator of physical anthropology at the National Museum, argued that head shape does not indicate intelligence. He said long narrow heads with high foreheads and rounded crania do not determine mental capacity, calling such beliefs a fallacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Audiende
Alex Brdlicka
National Museum
Hrdlicka
Town seeks return of check in disputed commission case
A former agent claims a $25 commission for securing a rental for Mrs. Lamson and a bank tenant. Banks denies employing Beers to rent the property, while Mrs. Lamson says Beers offered no commission and urged her to endorse the check. She recalls Banks demanding payment and says Beers offered only to “stick” her in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talis
Meetings Tonight At Various Fraternal and Civic Groups
A list of meetings for Italian Women’s Council at 5 Beach Street Monitor Lodge I O O F 164 State Street Adelphian Lodge 1 G O F 1087 Broad Street Magna Charta Lodge Sons of St George 396 Stratford Avenue Bright Lodge Scannawagian Fraternity of America 82 Cannon Street Kyota Council Degrees of Podiahontas 62 Cannon Street Seaside Council Royal Arcanum 1025 Main Street Cornelia Wilder Council Loyal Ladies of Royal Arcanum 1125 Main Street Central Labor Union 170 Elm Street Troskat Lodge Danish Sisterhood 62 Cannon Street Star of Unity Lodge O B 1087 Broad Street Bridgeport Unit No 757 Steuben Society Schwaben Hall 37 French Street.
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Italian Women's Council
Beach Street
Monitor Lodge
State Etrect
I Adelphian Lodge
Broad Street
Magna Charta Lodge
Sons of St. George
Stratford Avenue
Brighet Lodge
Scannawagian Fraternity of America
Cannon Street
Kyota Council
Podiahontas
Seaside Council
Royal Arcanum
Main Street
Cornella Wilder Council
Loyal Ladies of
Central Labor Union
Elm Street
Troskat Lodge
Star of Unity Lodge
Bridgeport
Steuben
Society of Americay
Schwaben Hall
French Street
Connecticut Democratic Nomination of Hamilton Holt for Senate
The Connecticut Democratic convention nominates Hamilton Holt of Woodstock for United States senator. Delegates praise Holt as a lifelong student of public affairs with broad national and international experience and vow to support his forward looking tenure. Holt accepts the nomination, pledging to serve all people and oppose partisan interest while pursuing the greatest good for the greatest number.
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Harrill
Ton Holt
Charles C.hemenway
Hartford
Connectian Toyo
Senate
United States
Lato
Democratic Party
John W. Davis
Connecticut
Ita
Charles G. Morris
Connecticus
Connesticut
Woodstock
Massachusetts
Lttle
Yale
Grover Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Rhode Island
Empire State
Sound
Jefferson
Cleveland
Te Tam
Hamilton Hick
America
Holt
Agi
Washington
Merrit
Bingham
Buckley
McLean
Govrnor
Gettine
J. Henry Roraback
John'h.' Trumbull
Plainville
Brandegee
Roraback
Templeton
Wheeler
Merritt
Stratford
Tyifield County
Coolidge
Schuyler Merritt
Charles L. Booker
Ansonia
Meritt
John T. King
Bridgeport
Congress
King
Merittwee
Lights Out Delays Court Hearings In Superior Court
Hearings before Judges Christopher L. Avery and John R. Booth were halted yesterday afternoon in Superior Court when a power outage darkened the courtroom. Lawyers improvised as steno records could not be kept, forcing an early adjournment.
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Christopher L. Avery
John R. Booth
Superior Court
Steno
Talen
Tilson Declares Unity After Close Connecticut Convention
At the Connecticut Republican gathering Tilson urged unity as he acknowledged a tough convention. He called for closing ranks and marching together after a hard fought process that left Merritt and Bing ham with scattered support across towns and districts.
Connecticut Republicans Nominate Bingham and Merritt for Senate
The Connecticut GOP convention selects Governor-elect Bingham after a lengthy floor fight and nominates Schuyler Merritt for the U.S. Senate amid intra party tensions led by Roraback allies. Delegates hear speeches praising Tilson and condemn machine politics as the party solidifies its line-up for state and national posts.
Parillo State's Evidence Court Reduces Charges
In a Canadian court Parillo agreed to a manslaughter plea in return for information aiding the Crown. The judge granted the charge reduction after the Prosector explained Parillo’s testimony helped convict three bank bandits. Later Mary Serafini, widow of a bank robbery victim, was acquitted of two murders after a four minute jury deliberation.
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Bridgeport
Parillo
Calder
Parillo Waa
Mary Serafini
Cler
Miss Drew to Speak at College Club Meeting
Bridgeport College club met at Mrs A H Bullerd home on North avenue for a Book Revue read by fourteen members. Miss Elizabeth Drew will be the guest of honor at the December 4 meeting. notes on appearances and a humorous mislead about a blue leather book ended the program.
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Miss Drew
College Club
Bridgeport College Club
A. H
Florence May
Orleans
Frederick ‘Hanes
Margaret Woos
War
C. Qsterhoudt
Carl Churchill
Florence Canela
Oliver Styer
Oliver ‘Twist
Moore
Marjory Young
Misa Young
Frank Miller
Brooklawn Avenue
College’ Club
Elizabeth Drew
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de Camp
Menimeas
Dirigible
Ser Is Ayesse
DR. Bradley
J. D. Ruland
JW. B. Clark
Westport
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J. ©. Sniffen
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Port Harvey P. Biste
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Lower
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Meriden
District 14
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Prospect
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Rorsback
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Ray
Comins
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C. D. Way
Hebron
Jacob Leipzelger
Leipginger
Alcorn
Canterbury
Plainfield
Scotland
Warren
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Andove
Bulington
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Marlborough
Rocky Hil
West Hartford
District 7
Bloomfield
East Granby
Hafield
Granby
Hartland
Suffield
Windsor Locks
Charles KE. Wheeler
Hingham
Frank H. Healy
Alvorn
Edward G. Buckland
New Haven Road
George P. McLean
Milton C. Isbelle
Ansonis
John Buckley
Union
A. C. Baldwin
Derby
Il Allee Rues
Shelton
Buckland
Thi
Arges Tilson
J Tilson
Binghan
Isbell
State Central Committee
A .Auccestor
Meluean
Molucan
John Baldwin
Mortimer Bell
Salisbury
Committee On
Fear
Omar W. Platt
Jebell
Washington D.C
Connecticut House O Representatives
States Senate
Ufe
Frank Munn
Edward C. Buckland
Tizon
Broest Howe
Herbert Knox Smith
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Tilaon
The
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Republican Party
Adam Pariuls
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