Ninth District Republican Club Opens as Campaign Begins
King launches campaign at East Main and Shelvin streets in Bridgeport praising Cullinan and Behrens while denouncing the ripper law. He claims manufacturers underassessed by over 100 million and warns taxpayers would bear the burden if factories pay taxes. Alderman Wilbert Sanford attends as party leaders frame the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth District
Wilbert Sanford
Republican
Joan T. King
East Main
Shelvon Streets
Mr. King
Mayer Behrens
Alfred W. Burdick
King
Thomas M. Cullinan
Democratic Party
Cullinan
Behrens
Bridgeport
Onex
Bridgsport
Ma King
Burns judged criminally responsible for death of Howard Sunden
Bridgeport report states Burns found criminally responsible in the death of Howard Sunden as coroner rules. Page 1 updates cover local crime and legal proceedings affecting Bridgeport and surrounding areas.
Burns Held Criminally Responsible for Sunden Death
Lawrence Burny Jr sixteen of Main Street was the driver in a Sunday collision on the New Haven turnpike that killed Howard Sunden of Maplewood Avenue. Coroner Eli Mix ruled Burns criminally responsible. Burns is jailed in New Haven under $1,000 bond as hearings conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Burny, Jr
Main Street
New Haven
Howard Sunden
Maplewood Avenue
Sunden
Eli Mix
Dull
Burns
Whalley Avenue
Nicholas Cisero
Parkatree
Bridgeport
Andreas Laszlo
Youngs
Sanden
Barns
Bette
Mrs Wilson silent on betrothal rumors abroad
Reports from Geneva and Paris stirred talk of a possible engagement between Mrs Woodrow Wilson and Th Sterling Ruffin. A companion says Mrs Wilson will not confirm or deny the rumors and will remain a private citizen during her stay abroad.
Martin and Sons Win Contract for New Trade School
William Martin and Sons won the general contract for the new State Trade School at $192,600, the lowest of 14 bids. Board member objections cited conflict of interest rules though the firm had previously remodeled Congress High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin and Sons
Twe
Board of Education
Martin
Geil
Fannie I. Crosby
Sadie R. Loewick
Wiles Engineering Company
C. S. Hames and Company
Iee Othe Tics
Rompany
Hoffman Coal Company
Harry WW
Congdon Post
Denial of Pressure in Macri Case Amid Retrial Bid
New Haven officials report a tense clash between defense and prosecution as Olympia Maci seeks a retrial at Litchfield while Joseph Koletsky and Armon Aline trade accusations. The juror Irving Andrews is questioned over alleged intimidation actions as Aling denies Koletsky’s denials and defends his conduct toward the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW
Olymma Maci
John
Bagnano
New Haven
Litchfield
Armon A- Aline
Joseph Koletsky
Irving A. Andrew
Knoletsky
Heserr
Niclas
Aling
Andrews
Olympia Magot
Alling
Koletaks
Mr. Alling
Mr Kolelsky
King A. Andrews
Miss Muctr
Mi Alling
Joseph Wholetsky
Aimes
Woolworths Daughter Loses 800000 in Jewels
In New York a theft from Mrs James P Donahue daughter of the late Frank Woolworth, valued at 700000 for two pearl necklaces plus 100000 in other gems, saw entry through a door left unlocked. Police note a planned burglary with two imitation strings found. insurers cover all items. No arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Donahue
Frank W. Woolworth
New York
MTB Donahue
Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for Legion Hall
George W. Wheeler will lay the cornerstone of the new American Legion Post 11 home at 317 Golden Hill Street on Sunday at 3. The brick and steel building includes a large assembly hall and space for civic groups. a copper box with war relics and post history will be placed in the stone. The ceremony features a 30 piece band and brief remarks by current commander W Parker Seeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Burns
Howard Sunden
American Legion
Marin and Sons
New State Trade School
Board of Education
Bridgeport Mechanic
Middle Street
Wynkoop
John T. King
Sanford
Washington
Coolidge
Calliaux
Paris
Shipping Board
Palmer
State
Fairfield County
Fairfield
Stamford
Newtown
Harry W. Congdon
Golden Hill Street
George W. Wheeler
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Legion
Behrens
New American Legion
Henry E. Kelly
St. George's Church
Unis
Hagerment
Florida land boom called giant bubble by Bridgeport man
Bridgeport motor mechanic John S. Dawe returns from Florida describing Miami as a grafting paradise where real estate sharks lure workers with high wages and fake ads while housing costs soar. He says the boom is a giant bubble with impossible living costs and scarce shelter for newcomers seeking steady work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Florida
John S. Dawe
Noble Avenue
Bridgeport
Mr. Dawe
Estute
Dawe
Boy Hit by Car Fractures Leg in Street Collision
Ten year old John Nishi was struck on Siering street near Nichols by an automobile owned by G W Collins of 91 Kensington Road New Haven. He sustained a fracture to the left leg and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by Emergency Capital ambulance. Condition reported as fairly good at hospital. no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nishi
L van Stonecourt
Siering Street
Nichols Street
G. W. Collins
Kensington Road
New Tayen
Italian Navy reports sequel to 5 51 disaster
Rome learns that the Italian submarine Vinere, missing with over fifty aboard during recent naval maneuvers, was sunk after a collision with a steamer whose captain did not report the incident. The Capena, now partly repaired in London, is said to have collided with Vinere while in service.
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Rome
Sinole
Italan
Vaniere
Aecd
Yhe & S Capena
London
Rift Peace Appeal Impresses Coolidge
Washington officials focus on Mohammed Ben Abdallah Rift peace proposal as Senator Borah backs mediation. The administration doubts France will accept American intermediary steps and worries about upsetting France over war debts. A French protest seems likely if the Rift effort moves forward.
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New York “World
Mliance
Washington
America
Borah
France
Cadaux
Cable
Coolidge
Shi Mohammed
Commi
Riff
Vincent Sheena
Telegram
Alliance
Sheean
Administration
Art
Adinistration
Baruhner
Caillaux Leaves Washington With Debt Unsettled
In Washington Caillaux and aides depart for Paris after presenting a tentative funding plan to bridge France's four billion dollar war debt. The accord would set a forty million dollar annuity for five years and suspend interest, while negotiations continue long term. Caillaux hopes Paris will accept the terms but declines to sign as plenipotentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Caillgux
Paris
American Debt Commission
France
M. Caillaux
Nfl
Greenwich Fire Apparatus Fails To Reach Blaze
A Greenwich house fire damages the home of Dr. Samuel K. Johnson on Glenville road. Fire apparatus were unable to reach the scene as one engine lacked movement and another had only a short length of hose remaining. Cos Cob fire company responded with an emergency run, but the blaze had already grown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Samuel K. Johson
Glenville Road
Johnson
Cos Cob Fire Company
Navy and Air Service Debate Divides Watchers
Washington reports seven officers testified in favor of a separate navy air corps, criticizing current administration. Capt. Westervelt proposed a distinct air department within the navy, while divers probed the flooded engine room of submarine S51 at New London as rescue efforts continue and search for missing sailors persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolworths
Plaza Hotel
Helmen
Shenandoah
Washington
Navy Air Service
Navy
John Rogers
Army Air
William Mitchell
Air Corps
Army
Department of National Defense
Air Service
George C. Westervelt
Aarcraft
Philadelphia
Secretary of the Navy
Bureau of Navigation
U. S
New London
Conn
H. H. Christy
Chewty
Bandit receives life sentence in payroll robbery
Cambridge Massachusetts October 1 AP report Judge George Flynn imposes life imprisonment on John R Aten in Middlesex Superior Court for armed robbery tied to a May payroll holdup at Lover Brothers plant. It marks the first life term here for such a crime in 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
George Flynn
Middlesex Superior Court
John R. Aten
Lover Brothers
Heinen Quitting Stand Praises American Airmen
Captain Anton Heinen testifies at the naval court of inquiry about the Shenandoah disaster. He faults no fewer than unnamed crew and officers for not heeding warning signs and discusses gas valve changes and weather factors. Names of some witnesses are referenced but not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinen
Lakehurst
Anton Leinen
Kiss Ee
Naval Court of Inquiry
Jakehurst
Shenandoah
Benjamin C. Fereth
James Worth
Hereth
Worth
Tieimen
Basel
Hinly
Buckley
Shenandolah
Shenandah
Hemen
Evnen
Zachary Lansdowne
Geier Testifies On S-51 Sinking In Submarine Drama
Alfred Geier, survivor of the submarine S-51 disaster, testifies before steamboat inspectors about bodies in the water and his escape from the sinking vessel. He cites seeing Lieutenant Commander Dobson on the bridge as the sub went down, while Kilé’s account is examined. The investigation continues with other rescued crew members and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Boston
Alfred Geier
United States
Geer
Geter
Dobson
Georgs D. Kilé
Klie
Antmarine
Gerex
Michael Lia
Henmad 'L
Halls
John Stewards
Tocal
Inspector of
Nacers
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Aegin
Aun. Blankenship
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis Browns
Sisler
Detroit
Mary Kk
Browne
Alexa Stirling Fraser
Mohicans
Naval Hospital
Trapgood
Stallings
Interin Bridgeport
Ertain Jet
Mrs. Wilson
Martin and Sons
Macri
Koletsky
Olympia
Woolworth
Wheeler
South
Gar
Caillaux
Samuel K. Johnson
AIR Department
Rodgers
Westervelt
Badge
Red RT
Associatéd Press
Bandit
Zeppelin
Shenandoah Wreck
Lontiaurd
Geier
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