Former State Employee to Be Arraigned Today
Lodged in a cell at Police headquarters with bonds set at 000 awaiting arraignment in City court this morning on embezzling $9,089 while acting as conservator of the estate of 27 insane World War veteran Joseph Schwetz Bennett, former state comptroller official, refused comment. Brought from Winsted by Detective John Seery, he would neither admit nor deny guilt. Prosecutor Clay Jace and O.Lister, appointed conservator of Schwetz’s estate, are involved as the case continues. Further actions may extend to Friday or Saturday as probate proceedings and related investigations unfold with officials from the Department of Justice assisting.
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W. Earl
Bennett
Hoye
State Comptroller’s Office
Winsted
Mergeant
John Seery
Clay Jace’ O. Lister
Antonio ‘Briola
L. Miller
Joseph G. Brugenak
iSchwetz
Norwich State Hospital
Probate
A. Wenderoth
Red Trogs
Washington
Wenderoth
Department of Justice
Imoney
Bruzenak
Tong Wars Threaten Peace as Chinese Tongs Clash
In New Britain J K Ping of the Hartford plant of the On Leong Tongs network is cited amid a spate of wild rumors. A man claiming insight into Connecticut Chinese circles says a Hip Sing faction was urged to accept a settlement seen as lethal. In New York fears grow as police patrol the Chinatown area after reports the On Leong and Hin Sing peace talks may fail and a new wave of violence looms.
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Dffcus
J. K. Ping
Church ‘Street
New Britain
Hartford
Onion
Lung
Foo
Park Street
Connecticut
New York
Urge Remodelling of Six Older Warships
Admiral R B Wherte chief of naval operations urges urgent modernization of six older U S battleships to elevate main batteries and keep them in first line service. Plans prepared awaiting congressional authority to proceed as noted in his annual report to Secretary Wilbur.
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Washington
United States
R. B. Wherte
Naval Operations
Wilbur
Congress
Community plea seeks help for aged home project
Thanksgiving gifts are being sought to expand the Fanny Crosy Memorial fund as the committee reports progress toward opening a home for the aged. A campaign has raised part of the funds and more support is urged from readers and local groups. Dr. William Durrie of Jersey City is noted as a prominent physician linked to the time.
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Jerley City
N. J
William Durrie
New Jersey
Wilam Tradford
Massachusetts
Sleeping Fireman Bitten by Rat in Norwalk
Norwalk on November 2 reports Fireman William M. McGarrie of the Norwalk department sleeping when a large rat climbed onto his bunk and bit his thumb. A later bite behind the right ear woke him. the rat leapt from a chair and fled. The wounds were treated and no serious effects are expected.
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Norwalk
William M. McGarvie
Norwalk I Department
McGarrie
Bootleg Murders Proof of Dryness, U S Attorney Says
Chicago as bootleg and gangster warfare growled against liquor laws U S District Attorney Olson said during a drive against crime. He linked beer shortages to theft violence and feuds among rival gangs noting raids on Cicero breweries and a 1923 killing that spurred Mayor Dever to crack down.
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Ichlago
United States
HB. A. Olson
Chicago
A’s
Bra
Tootlerrer
Dever
Clos
Cicero
Connecticut Senate Contest Draws National Attention
Washington observers track the Connecticut race to replace the late Frank Brandegee with Democrat matolin Holt favored by League of Nations advocates versus Republican governor-elect Hiram Bingham. Leaders expect Bingham to win but will mobilize speakers to aid him.
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Washington
Connecticut
Frank B. Brandegeeta
League of Nations
League
Hamilton Holt
The
Independent
Woorrow Wilson
Trolt
America
Wilson
Hiram Bingham
Yale
Cleveland
Wison
Holt
Ould
Bingham
Banker Feo Found Dead Near Cabin in California Mountains
Miss Mary Watkins testified at the coroner's inquest about the death of her employer William R. Feo, Altamaha bank president, whose body was found near a mountain cabin operated by Watkins. Sheriff W. R. Shay suspects murder. autopsy noted a small skull fracture possibly from a blow.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Mary Watkins
At & S
Wiliam RB. Feo
Althamba Bank
W. R. Shay
Feo
Los ‘Angeles
Mr. Fee
Milas Watkins
Searchera
Jes Watkins
Mary
Will of Mrs Crowley funds dog hospital allots large bequests
Probate hearing on December 5 to admit Marietta Wheeler Crowley’s will valued around 100 000 dollars. The will establishes a dog hospital at the home 1338 Iranistan Avenue with Animal Rescue League as beneficiary. Rest of estate funds a mausoleum and multiple smaller gifts including to Bridgeport Hospital St Johns Church and legacies to various individuals.
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Marietta Wheeler Crowley
Iranistan Avenue
Kizwouth B. Fell
Und
Dodea
Dodo
Bridgeport Hospital
Bea
Misa
Margaret Well
Rogers Lake
Lyme
I. 8. Holle
Flatbush
Wmnery
A. ‘Powell
Cleveland
St. ‘John's Triscopal Church
Morris Wheeler
St. Augustine’s Church
John BH. Crowley
Mountain Grove
John FH. Crowley
St. Michael's Cemetery
Gussie Knapp
Tmstelie Osborne
Redding
Bie May Smith
Stratford
Lila Brothwell
Fairfield
Merritt backs rival in Senate race after defeat
Stamford November 26. Schuyler Merritt accepts party decision to back rival William Bingham for the United States Senate. Merritt plans to depart for Washington early next week to attend the opening of Congress at Connecticut's polytechnic institute celebrating its centennial, the oldest science and engineering school in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Atergram Service
Merritt
Washinton
Qensselaes Polytechnic Institute
Southport Home Is Looted of Silverware
Southport on November 26 reports burglars broke into the home of A. F. Van Schaick on Westway road last night. They sacked the first floor and escaped with silverware while the family slept on the second floor. Entrance was gained through a rear door. the basement was not heavily disturbed.
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Southport
Telegrara Rvice
A. F. van Schaick
Westway Road
Stratford Boy Struck by Auto Truck Injury Report
Stratford boy Theodore Krangyk aged 12 of 220 Bruce Avenue was hit by an automobile truck driven by Alfonse Wisnesky of 621 Brooks Street Bridgeport. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for observation and is not seriously hurt.
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Stratford
Thaodore Krangyk
Bruce Avenue
Alfonse Wisnesky
Brooks Street
Bridgeport
Coolidge Pantry Overflowing With Thanksgiving Gifts
The White House pantry fills with gifts of turkeys and delicacies from across the country as the President and Mrs. Coolidge plan a quiet Thanksgiving at home. Mr and Mrs Frank W Stearns of Montana will join for morning services at the First Congregational Church before an old-fashioned dinner. No official appointments are scheduled for Thanksgiving Day.
Loyalty Lodge 68 Opens Winter Social With Grand Ball
Loyalty Lodge No. 68 held its annual winter social at the Stratfield last evening drawing about 150 couples. Fashionable gowns in pink tones and ostrich trimming dominated as a New York orchestra played until midnight, followed by a catered supper and a program chaired by Net Albert Nobie Grand. Attendees included Miss Rose Miller and Mrs. L. Lilienthal among many guests, with a long list of honorees and members from New Haven, Springfield, and nearby cities.
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Loyalty Lodge No. 68
Stratfield
New York
Net Albert
Nobie Grand
Ada Rappaport
Max Bressley
J. Greenberg
Wiliam Comen
Morris Tiasen
Charles Rosenbluh
Misa Rosé
Miller
L. Lilienthal
J. Goldsmith
J. J. Gladskein
Mies
Minnie Jacob
Tréne Brill
Philadelphia
Asther Snaw
Norman Postal
Helen Sackett
Begithar Lessler
Dorothy Levi
Jeanne Younig
A. Sherman
Bernard Fried
M. Zagoren
Samuel A. Goldfarb
Sade Shapiro
Helin
Idy Surevitz
R. Rosenawils
Samuel Daray
A. Yrankel
Lillian. Kranvetz
Mise Peula Siegel
Eilsie Reenbergs
Lernard Friedman
Roge Rogkoavitz
Bermuda
Jeannette Cohan
Hadith Cohan
Mre
L. E. Greanbaum
D. “Essler
Harr Magseh
Anna Jiler
Elsie Rabinowitz
Eda Greenwall
Rose Beris
M Sa Badesch
Jas Taelle
Mollie Kelman
Kate Marrison
New Haven
Elizabeth Clarzillo
Edna Wittenberg
Helen Yardin
Rene
B. Levine
Bronstein
Ida Morn
BE. Plotkin
Flolen Nadel
Jennie Gimsberg
Pearl Minster
Anna Racnett
Harvard Professor Baker to Leave for Yale in Dramatic Arts Move
Cambridge Harvard News reports Professor George Pierce Baker plans to resign after 36 years on the Harvard faculty to take Yale's chair of dramatic literature. The Harvard Crimson notes his expansion efforts were met with neglect before his sabbatical and departure. Yale awaits details as it drafts a new department funded by a 1 070 000 grant to establish the program.
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Columbia
Harvard Crimson
Meany
Bak
Baker
the Crimson
Wen
Travewel
I York
Harvard
Baelisn 47
Guidtor
Massachusetts
Meeks
Vowell
Cambridge
Mass
A. Law Lowell
George Pierce Baker
Yale
Dowell
Isa Jas
United
New “Haven
Heron
George Piorea Baker
Ner
Goer
Parkness
Yate
Stark
York OL Oulrom
Grant Memorial
Art
Mayor Hosts Incoming Aldermen Dinner at Algonquin Club
The incoming board of aldermen with 21 Republicans and 3 Democrats, including Mayor Behrens, were invited to a Saturday night dinner at the Algonquin Club. Aldermen Fred Harrison and William Watrd were asked to attend, with Joan T. King also invited. The group was expected to discuss administration plans for the coming year.
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AML
Behrens
Algonquin Club
Common
Mayor’s Nominee for Police Sea to Be Confirmed
Stamford November 26 Police nomination advances as Patrolman Martin C Ryan, longtime officer since 1905 and former New Haven Railroad worker, is set for confirmation as sergeant at the next Common Council meeting. Councilman Hackett noted an extra December session may be held. Page is approved as assistant health commissioner 6 to 3.
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Stamford
Mov
Martin
C. Ryan
New Haven Radlroid
Common Council
Ryan
A. N. Philips
Waymond E. Hackett
Hackett
Ackett
Thomas L. Page
Esther Bilton and John B Baker wed at bride's home
An exceptionally pretty wedding occurred last evening at the Bilton home. Esther Bilton, daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Bilton of 620 Clinton Avenue, married John Burton Baker, son of Mrs Mary Burton Baker of Philadelphia, with Rev Chester G Marshall officiating. The ceremony featured a drawing room setting with palms, ferns and flowers. The bride wore white duchess satin with Chantilly lace and silk tulle veil, a shower bouquet of bridel and lily of the valley. Attendants included Martha Johnson as maid of honor and orchids satin and chiffon dress. Numerous relatives and friends attended. A reception followed. the couple plans to reside on Thorne Street after January 1. The bride is a Bridgeport High School graduate and former Bridgeport Public Library employee. the groom studied at MIT and is with Bilton Machine and Tool Company.
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Esther Bilton
C. EH. Bilton
Clinton Avenue
John Burton Baker
Mary Burton Baker
Philadelphia
Chester G.marshall
Bilton
Bridero
Misa Marthe Jonnson
Jostelig
Nice Gortright
Helen Callkins
Waterbury
Eogard Findlay
Mount Vernon
Mildred Mcintyre
Eleanor Monson
Helen Whitehead
Wheaton College
Tillian Philips
Margeret Poreer
Mirargeret Flumb
Goucher College
Samel Landen
Boston
Bridgeport High Senoo
Bridgeport Public Library
Thoa
Boel
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bilton Machine and Tool Company
Ambassador Fletcher sails for Rome post
New York November 26 Henry Z Fletcher United States ambassador to Italy sails on the Berengaria for his Rome posting with a two months vacation spent at Greencastle Pennsylvania. He is accompanied by Mrs Fletcher.
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New York
Henry Z. Fletcher
United States
Mnba
Italy
Berengaria
Rome
Greencastle
Fletcher
Meetings Tonight and Regional Lodges in Bridgeport
A list of various Bridgeport clubs lodges and circles gathered around Main Street and Broad Street and state routes. The passage mentions multiple fraternal groups, orders and circles with street addresses. It also references Mount Robson as the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies with glaciers affecting regional topography and province boundaries.
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Mount Robson
Blackmail Plotters Face Uncertain Fate in Bank Case
London dispatch reports Montague Newton led the defense in a 25,000 pound blackmail suit against Midland Bank over an alleged scheme involving Sir Harri Slugh. Newton testified and faced cross examination by Lord Halsbury. verdict anticipated after judge Darling sums up. Prosecution appearances appear unlikely.
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London
Montague Newton
Robinson
Midland Bank
Haret Singh
Rajan
Jammu and Kashmir
Jin
Parla
Maude. Robinson
Newton
Avie Dence
Lord Halsbury
John Simon
Nia Dofensa
Darling
Probaly
Harri Slugh
St. James Vua
Albany
Paris
Aida de Ramp
Bavan
Lording
Rovinson
Bevan
Rodinson
Mrs. Robinson
Mr. A
Simon
DRY LAW Prohibition Cites Economic Social Gains and Beliefs
A streaming collection argues prohibition boosts employment life savings and moral progress. It claims clothing, investment, and insurance benefits rise as beer consumption ends, with Ford and industry leaders supporting the shift. The piece extols fewer deaths, higher savings, and a nation advancing on the dry path.
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Junsina
Gsehoola
Henry Ford
Fox Travel
Bridgeport man sues broker for fee over farm sale
Gabriele Scanzilla of Bridgeport sues Frank P. Colonnese in the Court of Common Pleas alleging a broker's fee of 1540 dollars. He claims he sold a 90 acre farm valued at 29,200 dollars to the defendant in Goshen.
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Gabriele Scanzilla
Bridgeport
Court of Common Pleas
Frank P. Colonnese
Goshen
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W. Grove
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Stratford Boys
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L 0.C. F
Rose Cohen
A. Godtfeld
Louis
Goldfield
Shirley Acheson
Tredsenstefa
Sally Bogen
Jean Vollan
Misa Rae Gohen
M. Goldsmith
George Blank
Irving Dinerstein
Irving Horowitz
Norpian Postel
Louis Goldfield
Louis Eilynder
David Acheson
al Dechman
Joan Postel
S Lilienthal
L. J. Goldsmith
I. Gladstein
Abe Arthur
Max Zigun
Nat Albert Noble Grand
Joseph Breidboard
Benjamin A. Todtfeld
Morris Lebas
Charles Weingarten
Arnold Bedverman
D. Bronstein
KH. E. Plotkin
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M. Wilson
Rappaport
Friedman
Pugineskiy
New’ Haven
Lou ‘Jacobson
M. Laridau
S. Baum
AL Levine
William Alexander
Max Bresler
Joseph Schwarz
William Levi
S. Greenberg
Samuel Bwaker
Leo Zagoyen
Joseph Bers Gin
Morris Kats
Sol Badisch
Max Jackett
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Louis Caplan
Jack Lucia de. H. Cohen
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Bride's
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Rome Post
Wowentpam Tribe
Main Street
Bridgeport Lodge
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Miery
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Brotherhood of Amerids
Broad Street
Progressiva Circle
Broherhood of America
Broadstat
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Wasthington
Ridgeport Lodge
Temple Lodge
Masoni
Temple
Muenstenders Lodge
State Street
Corpa
Luimecoln Circle
Ladies of the Trang Army
Brends Lodge
O. of
Cannen Street
Tarren Lodge
A. O
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Maudie
Elmon
M, Steinert & Sons
People’s Savings Bank
Naew Rpap
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