Quicksand tale traced to a New Haven rumor cycle
A far flung legend claims Joseph D Agostino vanished in a cellar quicksand after a trip to New York. The tale spread widely among Italian communities, tying the story to tavern wine and religious symbols, but police investigations traced it to a drunk neighbor and a hoax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D'Agostino
Montanese
Conecticut
New York
Joe
Bervon
West Haven
New Haven
New York City
Inside the Ku Klux Klan Rituals of Connecticut
A lengthy, period voice exposé reveals Klan law, dress, and procedure. It details fees for regalia, devotion to white supremacy, and the naturalization ceremony, including the Kloran, fiery cross rituals, and elaborate klavern protocols across towns in Connecticut. The piece notes the process of sponsor-led candidate nomination, oath pledges, and the strategic use of token payments to fund activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang
Hiae
Order of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
United States
Amer
Cyclops
Uleas
Ku Klux Klan
Invisible Empire
Appeal Results In Forfeit Of $250 Bond In DUI Case
George A. Terhune Jr. of Bridgeport appealed a $100 city court DUI fine to the Criminal Court of Common Pleas. He forfeited a $250 bond when he failed to appear in court yesterday afternoon after his arrest on State Street last August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Terhune, Jr
Bridgeport
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
State Street
Not on Payroll for Worcester Warren Appointment
Worcester Warren is not on the payroll as assistant superintendent of schools pending formal appointment by the school board at the October 13 meeting. He remains unplaced until the board confirms the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester Warren
Fayrell
Templeton denounces Klan and calls for open, lawful reform
Governor Templeton declares Klan membership can oust officials yet condemns secrecy and terror. He praises Governor Parker of Louisiana, urges sincere Klan members to renounce masks, join open caucus, and pursue reforms through lawful political action for good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klan
Templeton
Christ
Bryrning
Parker
Louisiana
United States
Bers
Stamford Mayor Denounces Klan In Rally Speech
Stamford Oct 1. Mayor Albert W. Phillips denounces the Ku Klux Klan at a Democratic rally in Tilks hall. He reads a list of Stamford war dead, noting many were of foreign extraction and questions why they were American then but not now. Other candidates challenge Republicans to state their stance on the Klan issue. Congressman Patrick B. O'Sullivan among speakers.
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Cyclops
Klextor
Night- Hawk
Klalffé
Ling
Invisible Empire
Klenklave
Ku Klux Klan
Xalted
Klarogo
Klavern
Khgrepp
Stamford
Albert W. Phillips
Tilks Hall
omMae
Roshek Boy Seen Boarding Freight In Hudson Ohio
New York Oct 1 Frank Roshek father of Franklin Roshek a 14 year old autistic boy missing over a week received a telegram from a Pennsylvania railroad telegraph operator in Hudson Ohio. It said a boy naming himself Roshek passed through Hudson with another boy about the same age and they boarded a freight train for Pittsburgh. The youths claimed to live in New York and Pittsburgh police were asked to watch for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Roshek
Franklin Roshek
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hudson Ohio
Roshek
W. Heck
Pittsburgh
Comb Honey Difficult Describe Beekeeping Challenge
Comb honey is harder to produce than extract because bees avoid working in the section gapers. Producers must crow early in spring to provide extra brood space or add a second brood chamber later. In flow, the second chamber is removed when the super with the securing is placed. Without excluder near brood chamber.
Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Fraternal and Civic Groups
A list of вечер meetings in Bridgeport includes Biar at the Tast, Shepherds of Bethlehem, Italo American Political Club, Bridgeport Rifle Club at State Armory, Zither Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Jonathan Benevolent Association, and numerous lodges. Venues span 619 Union Ave, 1188 Main St, 4ag0 State St, 19 Broad St, 1496 Main St, 1428 Main St, 13 Fairfield Ave, 150 Lee Ave, 62 Cannon St, 1025 Main St, 164 State St, 1087 Broad St, 474 Fast Washington Ave, 671 Barnum Ave, and 189 State St with related posts and societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Union Avenue
Ilo
R.M
Main
Fairfield Avenue
Sture Lodge
O. V
Lee Avenue
Court Berkshire
I. O F
Cannon Street
Bridgeport Lodge
Main Street
Hamiitone Commandery
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Muensterberg Lodge
State Street
Stratfield
Broad Street
Pond Lily Camp
Royal Neighbors
Stray Shot Near Misses Woman in Stratford House
Stratford police investigated a shooting report after a spent bullet shattered a window and struck a bed pillow at Miss Sarah L. Stawley off Warwick Avenue. The bullet entered about 20 minutes before she reported it, resembling a prior wounding at Lake View Cemetery. Police linked the incident to hunting season activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Lakeview Cemetery
Bridgeport
Sarah L. Stawley
Warwick Avenue
Anonymous Klan attack on Stamford candidates sparks row
A Stamford newspaper carried a half page ad signed Knights of the Ku Klux Klan and Women of the Ku Klux Klan denouncing Democratic candidates as anti Klan. The ad lists candidate names including Irish German and Jewish origins and accuses them of un American views. Judge Walsh denounced the ad and reminded that Samuel Wagner lost a son in World War I.
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Stamford
Velegram Hervics
Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan
Democratic Party
John A. Walsh
Democratic Town and City Committee
Knights
Klan
Samuel Wagner
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Jan. Fee
McH
Alora
Mus
Wwe
Isl
Castle Rock Klan
Seymour
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Wiliam Joseph Simons
Archia
Hach
Kklechtokens
Connecticut
Order
T. Lutterman
Darien
Ka Wlux! Klan
Elokard
Kludd
Stanzis
Greenland
Brune Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home
K. K
Harry T. Lutterman
Boston Post Road
Doge
Tink
American Hardware Stores Inc
Fairfield Ave
Roshek Boy
Hudson
Ohio
Stratford House
NOBLE
Stratford Grain & Coal Co
Bridgeport, Conn
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