Noted Connecticut Judge Joel Reed Dies at 74
Stafford Springs reports the death of Joel H. Reed at 74 in Poughkeepsie New York from acute indigestion. Reed served as Superior Court judge from 1904 to 1920, then as state referee until retirement in 1930. He was widely respected for legal acumen and served Meth odist church interests in Stafford Springs.
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Stafford Springs
Joel H. Reed
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Superior Court
Reed
Grace W. Perrin
New Haven
George Wheeler
Supreme ‘Court
Joel HH
Tolland County
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Nearey
Connecticut
Font Town
Bridgeport
Morris Attacks Special Privileges at East Haven Rally
New Haven Oct 2 Charles G Morris Democratic candidate for governor spoke at the Town Hall East Haven rally condemning special privileges and the wool schedule in the tariff He argued for regulation of monopolies and stressed Democratic principles on public utilities The session included remarks by Mrs Josepha Whitney of New Haven Continue on Page 15.
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New Haven
Charles G. Morris
East Haven
Morris
Josepha Whitney
Aew
Wea
Doctor Thwarts Theft Attempt Near Catherine Street
Dr Daniel J McCarthy of 778 Washington Avenue stopped two would be tire thieves on Washington Avenue near Catherine Street. Kenneth Bubels aged 23 of 143 Carlisle Avenue New Haven and Samuel Largine aged 20 of Shelton were held by the physician after he alerted police. Bonds were set at 150 dollars each and the youths remained in custody at police headquarters pending further investigation.
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Daniel J. McCarthy
Washington Avenue
Aingle
Catherine Street
Kenneth Bubels
Carlisle Avenue
New Haven
Samuel Largine
Shelton
Mo Carthy
McCarthy
One More Man Sought in Bootleg Murder Case
Waterbury police continue a statewide search for Pasquale Santora charged with murder in the Bank and Meadow streets shooting. Investigators tie him to a vehicle escape, while Pasquale Lucariello and James Nichols face related arrests and bonds. Santora’s alleged companion remains at large as investigators press Bridgeport and New Haven for leads.
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Waterbury
John Mussolini
Thomas Colasanto
Pasquate’ Santora
Gilmore Street
Bridgeport
John ‘T. Monzani
Santora
Bank and Meadow Streets
Benedict Street
Pasquale Lucariello
James Nichols
Stratford
South Main Street
William Pollard
William Green
Peter Berry
William Nichols
Steve Notello
James Nichola
Lancartello
Mrs. Notello
Margie Vetalee
Adoldea
Colasanto
Timothy Hickay
Detective Bureau
New Haven
Mother Charged With Threats To Her Own Children
Mrs Samuel Michelman of 199 James Street faced threats to her children with a large butcher knife. Neighbors intervened to overpower her as she frightened the kids. She was ordered to Hillside home after examination at Emergency Hospital. Authorities from the Bureau of Charities and police will investigate noting her unbalanced mentality.
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Samuel Michelman
James Street
Nolice
Hillside
Bureau of Charities
Coalition charge looms over 1924 election outlook
William M Butler Republican National Committee chairman warned that a Democratic La Follette coalition could push the election to the Senate if the electoral vote deadlocks. He cited Gov Bryan as a key opponent to President Coolidge and predicted a decisive Republican victory on November 4.
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Washington
Democratic
la Follette
Congress
William M. Butler
Republican National Committee
Butler
Senate
Charten W. Bryan
Coolidge
McGormack Ofllinois
White House
Smith and Davis Speak at Rally in Madison Square
In New York City a big Democratic rally at Madison Square Garden featured John W. Davis and Governor Al Smith as lead speakers. Davis pledged to aid Smith’s governorship bid while Smith touted party records and urged voters to back the ticket for an honest, progressive government in Albany and Washington. They criticized President Coolidge and the Republican leadership over Veterans Bureau issues, Teapot Dome, and tariff policy.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
John W. Davis
al Smith
Davis
al’ Smith
New York State
Ele
Smith
Coolidge
Strom
Ieada
Veterans' Bureau
Teapot Dome
Al Smith to Speak in New Haven October 9
Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York will address Woosley Hall in New Haven at 4 p m on Thursday October 9. The announcement came from the Democratic state headquarters after a conference in New York with James Spellacy Hartford district director of the Democratic national campaign.
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New Haven
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Woosley Hall
Democratic
Smith
Themag'n Spellacy
Hartford
Democratic Rational Campaign
Chief of State Police Denies He Is Klansman
The 1924 document quotes Robert T. Hurley, Hartford’s state police superintendent, denying Klan membership and any protection of Klan activities. Hurley describes an inquiry by Governor Templeton, asserts he never authorized staff to attend Klan meetings, and emphasizes his duty to enforce the law without personal bias while rejecting false claims about his affiliations.
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Ku Kux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
Robert T. Hurley
Templeton
Hartford
Hurley
H. J. Lutterman
King Kleagle
Mr. Lutterman
Dring
Peoole
Lutterman
Mr. Hurley
Shelton Educators Endorse Bobbed Hair Policy
Shelton officials reversed a prior threat to dismiss teachers with bobbed hair. At a recent Board meeting, members noted that only 9 of 185 Normal School graduates last June did not bob their hair, leading to an official stance that teachers may style their hair as they wish.
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Shelton
Normal School
Bridgeport Politicos and Police Scrutiny Dominate Page One
A crowded political and crime roundup from Bridgeport and statewide notes crowd page one. Governors, lawmakers, and candidates clash over wage talks and elections while a gunpoint incident and court actions highlight crime coverage along with Democratic and Republican maneuvering in Madison Square Garden and state counties.
Self nomination struggles at alderman caucus in First district
James Bannerman failed to secure support at the First district Republican caucus as Alderman Howard F. Bryant was unanimously renominated for a third term. Bannerman, who sought a nomination for over a year and a half, announced plans to print ballots to challenge Bryant next Thursday. In the Eleventh district, Alderman Charles Blackham lost renomination to William D. Meyers by more than two to one. Meyers advances to the polls as Blackham prepares another bid. About 167 attendees gathered at St George hall on Stratford avenue.
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James Bannerman
Las Bight
Howard F. Bryant
Bannerman
Bryant
Levitt Robertson
Robert T. Cherry
Boonerman
Blackham
Charles ©. Blackham
William D. Meyers
St. Geo A Hall
Stratford Avenue
Albert Quick
Yacht Seadrift Arrives in Port After 13 Days Overdue
Greenwich October 2 By Telegram Service After a three day search all North Atlantic vessels Seadrift auxil iary steam yacht owned by C S Somerville arrived at Greenport Long Island thirteen days overdue on maiden trip from Cowes England. The 36 foot Luxuriously appointed vessel carried ten others none wireless equipped Somerville a long time Indian Harbor Yacht Club member planned Boston stop September 16. He went to Bonglam in summer awaiting news and the Seadrift’s fate only reached Somerville when she showed up at Greenport.
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Greenwich
North Atlantic Ocean
Auxilary Steam Watch Seadritt
C. S. Somerville
Greenport Bong Island
Cowes
England
North Atlantic
Somerville
Boston
Greenport
Someeone
Indian Harbor
Democrats Meet to Name Ticket in Joint Sessions
Democrats convene in the high school auditorium to select candidates for assesor Board of Education and Board of Selectmen with renomination of Lawrence J. Gill and potential picks for town offices. District conventions will follow, naming candidates for Senatorial Districts 22 and 24, including possible nominees Dr Robert B Keane and Joseph Smith for selectman. Leaders met to finalize arrangements with possible endorsements for Ninth District alderman.
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Assensor
Board of Education
Board of Selectmen
John H. Harter
Francis P. Durdigan
Lawrence J. Gill
James $Mall
Howard McCabe
Sclectman
Joseph Mangshotte
Joseph Smith
Henry Lieborum
Robert B. Keane
John Gallagher
George Flynn
Raymond Arnold
Richard Foley
Edwin Littell
John O'Neil
William Reilly
John ‘J. Whelan
T. J. Costello
Leo Laughlin
John A. Cornell
Wh-Pert Sanford
Astar Aa
Governor Smith's Son Undergoes Operation
New York October 2 Governor Smith was advised from Albany that a successful operation to forestall blood poisoning had been performed on his ten-year-old son Walter yesterday afternoon. The boy was reported to be out of danger and able to tear a bed within a few days. The operation was made necessary by an infection on the boy's shoulder from a seratan.
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New York
World Series to Be Played Says Landis In Probe Call
President Johnson demands federal investigation into baseball corruption after OConnell and Dolan are expelled for bribery attempts to throw a game. Landis had not informed Johnson of developments, while Heydler and the league push for reform as World Series proceeds amid scandal.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
American League
Jimmy O'Connell
Giant
Heinie Sand
Philadelphia
Cozy ‘Dolan
Johnson
Besco SP
Neeguenea
Sona Wahiawa
Landis
O'Connell
Dalan
Heydler
National League
Paschal
Johnson Eabi
White Sox
Billy Maharg
Bil Burns
Cook County
Judge Asks Why Guilty Punishment Absolve Others
Washington October Associated Press reports amid bribery accusations in baseball. Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis states the World Series proceeds with Washington Senators and New York Giants facing off, despite cloud over eligibility and notable figures implicated. Ongoing controversy and possible implications for Giants, O'Connell, Dolan, Kell Frisch Young.
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Washington
Associated Press
Jimmy
New York
Heinie Sand
Philadel
O’conell
Gani
George Kell Brank Frisch
Ross Young
Cloud
Gant
Senators
Ratouloust
Giantsa
Brooklyn
Heavy jail term in liquor case upheld on appeal
A $500 fine and 50 days suspended jail term on Angelo Bresile for four liquor law violations was upheld by Judge Frederick W. Huxford in the Court of Common Pleas after an appeal. Costs totaled $70.16 in the higher court. A new jury panel will be summoned for the October term. Also, 17 year old Harry Straus of 11248 Railroad Avenue was injured in a bicycle collision with a car driven by AL Charles Bern at State and Colorado avenues, receiving twenty bruises.
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Edwards
Curley
Boston
Vaxlead
Gequittrl
Head
Firpo
Folce
New York
New ‘York
Frisco
Chicago
U. Pennsylvania Railroad
van Sweringen
Mikers
West Virginia Aviations
Landis
O'Connell
Zoan
Ban Johnson
Washington
Baltimore
Tate
SL Paull
Cubs
Bridgeport High
Greenwich
Columbus
Angelo Bresile
City Court of
Norwalk
Frederick W. Huxford
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Brealle
Huxford
Court of Common Pleas
Julesmen
Harry Straus
Railroad Avenue
AL Charles Bern
Iranistan Ave
State
Colorado Avenue
Lectures Offer Credit for Teachers Salary Raise Course
The Board of Education decided at a special meeting that credit for teachers attending the salary raise lecture course will be recorded if Dr. Edgar White Burrill links with New York University as an extension lecturer. If not, local credit only will be given for the Mirat Methodist church course starting Tuesday afternoon. Equal credit may be awarded for attending both the Burrill and Phelps courses, which differ in length.
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Selegature
Edgar White Burril
Phelps
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Wheeler
Ness
Justice Wheeler
Mussolini
Foux
Kleagle
Klan
Darien
Orgulli
Sion
Neus
Parrott
Eee Finn
Henvy
Manor
Casa Anton
Torney
Madilaon
Rhode
U. S. Senate
LaFollette
Wiliant .M. Butler
Clabollette
Pacific Coast
Fairfield County
Heed
S. 1
Ene
Earth
Voters’ League
Smooney
Milford
New Stratford Selsons
Pairfeld
Trans Ocean Tre
Atlantic
Gov. Smith
Isti
Glanta
Burrill and Phelps
Fae Rive
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