Republicans Sweep Most Towns as Democrats Win Stamford
In Fairfield County towns on October 5 1926 Republicans won in most towns with few reversals. John Held Jr was reelected to two offices in Weston Easton as voters chose town officers in 15 locales. The Weston Easton contest failed to develop and Beeman was not elected.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Stamford
Fairfield County
John Held, Jr
Weston
Easton
Fairfield
Beeman
Brookfield Elects Republicans in Local Elections
In Brookfield the Republicans won all offices as Democrats were in the minority. Results include Levis J. Coville for board of relief, Edgar H. Beers for selectman, and George Weldlieh as collector of taxes among others. Multiple local officials listed with party affiliations and vote counts.
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Brookfield
Levis J. Coville
Camp
Board of Relief
Mies B Alahy
Daniel Murphy
Edgar H. Beers
R Stul
Thomas TD
Clarence
Tafsrn
Murphy
Andlar
Jeny A Peck
Samuel A. Sotho de
Patrick i
George A. Corb Peck
C. Durga
Cornelius T
Dean
George Weldlieh
Lennard Elsendoss
William F. Pickney
Lemuel Todd
R. K
Charles Steinhoff
David MM. Morehouse
Clarence R. Tasce
Vincent Cayagan
Thomas Wy. Murphy
John $. Thornhil
Wiltem BK
Roo
Howard W. Keeler
Ryble
Marence D. Bristol
Darien Town Elections Yield Mixed Results In Extra Ballot Count
In Darien October 4 election results show Scofield winning assessor on both tickets with 409 Republican and 114 Democratic votes. First selectman Betton leads with 387 to 187 for Shaw. Several offices favored Republicans, with Dems winning key posts like town clerk and finance. Independent and cross filings produced notable contests amid a 1,? turnout and several high vote getters across boards.
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Darien
EL Scofield
Tar C. Lester
Joe Lester
U. Kennedy
Larence EL Betton
Andrew Shaw
Hirany
Taclos
Everet Teter
Shawhnesser
J.C Johnson
Louis dJefferan
Mlarsenes Schofield
Damnick Frate
Ernest Groat
Eduard CG. Bares
Ant Werklen
Jen
Thes
AOS
Meettenmedi
Ren
Masaber etpetun meet records at Easton Keaston event
Oct 4 Easton Keaston hosts Masaber etpetun, listing numerous officials and attendees. The document includes names of assessors, auditors, tax collectors, constables, registrars, and school committee members, with scattered initials and roles.
New Canaan Fall Election Totals and Local Officials Listed
Voters cast 795 ballots with 879 ballots for straight Republican and 159 for straight Timocratic tickets. The results show a mix of local officials including town clerk, tax collector, auditor, registrar of voters, town school committeeman, and others with party affiliations noted for several names.
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New Canaan
Ass al Ost John
Doard
Wil A Smatlhorn
Charles Weed
Ine Xpire
Nest J. Brown
J. Mary
Pelerte Mer
Gregree Smith
Stephen Toy
Gilbert F
Howard Grape
Aeent
Herbert
Searfield
Theodie
George GO. Everett
James J. Cody
Ruth M Starett
Witlam
Claflin
Pasquale Morens
Francis FE. Green
John H. Behre
Howard Grupe
Dar
Monroe Republicans win easy victory in local elections
In Monroe on October 4, Republicans swept the town offices. Benedict (R) won assessor with 148 votes to Blakeman’s 67. Beardsley (R) captured Board of Relief with 146 to Northrop’s 62. Selectmen Tyrrell (K), Stannard (R) and Bench (D) led with 147, 148, and 63 respectively. Majorities in various posts led to likely coin tosses for tied seats among Schatz and Burr.
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Monroh
Monroe
Ralph D. Benedict
Oliver S. Blakeman
Marshall Bench
Auditors
Thornton Blakeman
Stephen BK. Hayes
George H Lyon
Edward D. Lee
George W. Burr
Arthur W Smith
Charles C. Schatz
George J. Burr
Edward
Beardsley
Elmer H. Wakelee
Charles J. Skillings
Leroy W. Mix
John Crowley
Henry J. Smith
Morris L. French
Lipsit EL. Stevens
Louis Fenster
Registrars of
Robert Sinclar
Edwin Shelton
Clarence B. Burr
Alexander Sinclair
Edwin C. Shelton
Election results show Republicans retain control in Ffrumbull Trumbull
Oct 4 election yields a Republican majority with Stanly Boutan elected constable. Officials listed include assessors Arthur Burr 30, David Cronin 257. selectmen Banford Besch 449 and Leste Whitney 302. auditor Carl Ward and Sidney Statley 1h. grand jurors Roland Burton 299 and John Cronin 163. registrars Alfred Geuloo 2, Berry Beach 145. town committee members Edward Johnson 288 and Richard Keating 289.
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Trumbull
Republean
Stanley Boutan
Arthur
Burr
David A. Cronin
Board of Relief
John Shave
Banford Besch
Leste A. Whitney
Howard Beach
Own Deposit Fund
Annie Beach
Arthur Plumb
Samuel Beach
Ida D
Carl Ward
Sidney Statley
Roland Burton
William Ler Briggs
John Derg
Berry
Beach
Board of Finance
William Waller
Herbert Walkin
John Treadwell
Hury
Fairfield Town Election Results Show Republicans Strong
The Tipublitan party swept Fairfield in the town election. Johnston defeated John M. Treadwell for assessor, 68 to 16. Geraw defeated Silkman for Board of Relief, 68 to 18. Henry Racker won as first selectman, 89 to 16, with Daniel Crow elected second selectman. Walter Dawson lost as agent of town deposit fund, 69 to 18.
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Ti-publitan
Fairfield
Bloes Thorze Johnston
John M. Treadwell
Daniel Is. Geraw
Lertie Silkman
Henry Racker
Riast Cr
Walter Dawson
First Selectman
Daniel
Crow
Aim
Scond Assectman
Fleot
Racker
Walter Davaen
Town Deposit Fund
Wilton October election yields party votes and officials
Wilton in October election saw Republicans win the majority on straight tickets while Democrats collected fewer. Officials listed include town moderator Sherwood Chichester, clerk Jimothy Merwin, and a slate of assessors, selectmen, grand jurors, constables, tax collector Lester Gene, registrar H. C. Ogden, auditors, and school committee members with party tallies.
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Wilton
Jimothy Merwin
Sherwood Chichester
Assesso Thar
Board of Relief
Nelson Hurlburt
John Knapp
Daniel R. Roche
Henry A. Young
Irel W. Zinn
George Warnecke
Frank Benedict
Frank Bennett
Oakland
Herman Williams
Jeonge
Carlton Reed
Audster
Abner Keeling
C. M. Gregory
Strong Comstock
William K. J. Hubbel
Ridgefield Town Election Yields GOP Majorities
Ridgefield voters produced an average 205 vote Republican majority in today’s town election. First selectman winner W. E. Rockwell, Republican, got 455 votes over Democrat Willis Gilbert. Selectman Charles P. Palmen, Republican, won 301 vote margin over Democrat John Walker. School board elected Ethel Ryan and George G. Scott, Republicans, each with 275 votes. Democrat M. P. McGlynn received 189.
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Ridgefield
W. E. Rockwell
Willis
Gilbert
Charien
Palmen
John Walker
Ethel Ryan
George G. Scott
M. P. Mc@Qlynn
Editor Elected in Fairfield Amid Independent Movement
Editor of Bridgeport Sunday Post and Fairfield correspondent for The Telegram and Pout won a seat on the Fairfield town school committee despite an independent bid to replace him with the Rev. Allen E. Beeman. The race reflected local political tensions and shifts in school governance.
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Bridgeport Sunday Post
Fairfield
Telegram and Pout
Allen E. Beeman
First selectman victory marks Dems in Stamford election
In Stamford on Oct 4 a Democratic candidate Andrew Kulechtner won the first selectman post, ending 36 years of GOP control. Republicans swept other offices with majorities around 600. Schlechtweg led townwide votes for first selectman, with 4,739 to Michaels 4,406 and Craves 4,402.
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Stamford
Democratic Party
Andrew Kulechtner
John A. Walsh
First
Schlechtweg
William R. Michaels
Elane W. Crraves
Chari Th Martin
First Selectman
George B. Clos Kep
Low
Seth Frank SN. Ruirke
Thomas F. Reilly
Umocrat
Resistrars of Vows
Burke
Fleilly
N. Hart Sherwood
Gomelines TY McGinniss
Hugh Oesinger
Ansessor
Wiliam J. Smith
Thrersor
Vietor Butterrer
le Boubreau
James A. Laughlin
Board of Relief
Willem G. Smith
Repuclivan
Sullivan
Derak
Grand Jini
Philo FW. Green
Frank J. Murphy
Alfred HH. Smith
W. TH. McNeal
John M. Saunders
Dem
James F. Spaulding
Spaulding
Wmam A. Jessup
BE. E. Schofield
Elizabeth A. Coughlin
Den
John Robirts
Board of Finance
Henry Schenck
Thess
Roberts
Schenck
Oae
October election results show Democrats prevail in Weston
In Weston on October 4 special election results favor Democrats with re-elections across offices. Key tallies include Assessor Orlando Andrews 124 votes, Board of Relief John Held Jr 129, Selectmen Frank Ferris 1983, and Tax Collector Willis Banks 130, along with multiple grand jurors and constables listed.
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Weston
Orlando Andrews
G. Warren Bradley
Board of Relief
John Held, Jr
Willam Lockwood
Julia Demut
Clarence Smith
Frank Ferris
Irving J. Lockwood
William J. Rowland
Michard Coleman
William Wahkeman
Warren Bradley
Oscar Wilen
Elia B. Treadwell
George Waterbury
Daniel Coley
Mrs. A. Sherwood
Charles Roth
Willis Banks
Oscar Buda
Gustason Canfield
Junner Gustafson
Adam Kennel
Albert Gerhardt
Frank Fitch
John Fanton
Clinton Hall
Banks
Frank Fitch and Irving Lockwood Highlight School Committee Race
Frank Fitch, a running back listed as 96, and Irving Lockwood 1, 127, with Evaith Fanton 94, are part of a school committee race coverage. The fragment suggests candidate identifiers in a historical clipping.
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Frank Fitch
Irving Lockwood
Eaith Fanton
Sherman City ElectionResults Highlight Local Republican Wins
Sherman voters backed Republicans in town races led by Aiken J Briggs securing assessor and C H Rhodes winning agent of town depot. John P Alfredson topped tax collector and J P Alfredson led constables. Charles G Stevens and L Judd elected veteran registrars. J Z Rogers and Carrie Williams won school committee seats amid a slate of tight party contests.
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Sherman
Aiken J. Briggs
Charles FH. Stewart
Assesor
C. H. Rhodes
L. L. Judd
Briggs
Stewart
Rhodes
Judd
Milla Hungerford
J.W. Woodward
Leslie L. Judd
Charles
Stevens
Lester. Judd
Wiliam Hi. Worden
Litton Winship
Roger W. Munch
A. AH. Bureh
John P. Alfredson
Carrie B. Williams
J. P. Alfredson
G. H. Woodward
David Alfredson
Charles H. Stewart D
Alex
Rgusson
G. Freedland
Charles Masher
Charles G. Stevens
L. Judd
Vetera
J. Z. Rogers
Newtown Democrats Win All But Assessor in Local Election
Special Newtown Democrats captured most town offices with Levi Morris winning the assessor post by four votes. Francis Kilbride defeated Walter Clover for Beard of Belief, Thomas Brew became first selectman, and Lake defected Eistor, M. Peek, IRL, won second selectman. Other results include auditors, grand jurors, constables, and registrar races with multiple party picks and vote tallies.
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Newtown
Levi
Morris
John J. Notthren
Francis Kilbride
Walter Clover
Thomas F. Brew
Tage
Lake
Eistor
M. Peek
IRL
Second Selectman
Town Deposit Fund
Frank Wright D
Loja
Herman Titman
PB OH
Gannon
George KF
Hazes
Allen K. Herrdsiey
Angus T. Joy
Cornelius Haught
Wu Burr
P. HW. McCarthy
George M. Stuart
Torcole Tretar
Jave
Consables
Paul V. Cavanaugh
Jeslin Tilson
Thomas Carlson
Charles T. Jackson
Joseph Colling
John Gilbert Ro
Edward Th. Smith
William E. Gower
Thomas PF. Bradley
Charlee TF. Beards
SRA
Edward P. Talty
Ao Lente Biscoe
Irs
Board of
Financnst
Michael Py Crowe
Menry OG
William A. Honan
Charles A. Peale
Agi
Westport Election Returns Highlight Republican Wins Across Offices
In Westport the usual Republican sweep prevailed as most offices were re elected party candidates. Notable results include senators Adams Petrie selectmen Mansfield Lewis Violet McCormack and numerous district roles with Republicans leading across key posts such as tax collector registrar of voters and school committees. The town voted strongly for GOP candidates in a decisive fall election showing broad party support.
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Westport
Agsgessora
Joseph Adams
William T. Petrie
King W. Mansfield
Welford G. Lewis
Alfred IG. Violet
Joan P. McCormack
Charles F. Hendricks
Charles M. Kemper
Bewin
Wiliam Baynham
Fred
Walsh
Frank van
Harald Connor
Harry PF. Helm
Edward Uolgar
Henry Downs
Victor Malling
Harold O'Connor
Registrar of Voters
Joseph MvcGill
Jerry Kehan
Board of
Nname
Daniel Borger
Joseph UW. Smith
Daniel Forrer
Francis B. Converne
Fred B. Fulpell
Robert W. Fuller
Eva G. Shroyer
Robert W. Puller
State's attorneys barred from defending clients in their own courts
State's attorney or judge or prosecutor in Waterbury district court or any criminal court may not appear for an accused in that court during incumbency. No defender may represent the state in criminal cases in a court where they serve. The rule limits officials to practicing in courts other than their own.
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District Court of
Waterbury
Ube
Miller faced graft trial over alien property claims
The Miller Daugherty case continued with questions about why a lawyer was hired just before Miller’s resignation and whether the fee was real compensation. Testimony covered who assisted on the claims, how work was divided, and the role of government lawyers, with references to Jeffersonian-era figures and a sequence of payments tied to the Swiss metal claim.
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Allew Property
Equitable Trust Company
New York
Sigg Fehr
Ohio
Lsuckner
Miller
Buch
Johnson
Stanley
Mther
Washington
Ironton
Department of Justice
Welch
William
Buckner
Merton
A. Y O
Attorney General's Office
Buchner
Williams
Geyginl
Wiliams
William Fland
AlLler
Unoidge
Oolidge
International Veterans Association
Offrla
Daugherty
University of Michigan
Culver Miliary Academy
Culver
Indiana
Societe Suisse Pour Yateurs de
Miveor
Jesse
W. Smith
Washington Foy
Richard Merton
John T. King
Connecticut
Smith
W. Frank Gibbs
Warren G. Harding
Harding
Gibbe
Gibba Eald Ha
American Metal Company
Goff
Gibbs
Atien
Tank
Adnah KR. Johnson
Arfon Se
Wiberty
John JT. Bing
Miler’s
King
Republican Party
Aitormera
Esther De.fendant
Bribe Proof Sought in Hall Mills Case
Albany report details a bribery claim tied to the Hall Mills case with suspects including Henry and Willie Stevens and two private detectives. New Jersey seeks New York witnesses under reciprocity law while Ottinger rules on licensing and testimony procedures.
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Hall-Mills
Lavicllyg
Dickman
San
Felix di Martini
New York
Hall
Enry
Willie Stevens
Albany
Apy
Ottinger
New Jersey
New York State
Oniman
Murphy
Alexander Simpson
Simpson
Grand Jury
McPherson Abduction Case Details Terse Testimony
District witnesses describe how Slips of grocery lists and Mrs McPhersons clothing were examined in the trial. Evidence shows slips pasted beside Mrs McPhersons writing. wristwatch and garments were raised in court. Prosecution and defense clash over handling and testimony in a high profile disappearance case.
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Filbert
Westport Road truck hold up leads to arrests
Report from the Third precinct covers a Westport city robbery where two men halted a truck at gunpoint stealing about $400 and fleeing in a closed car. Police say business rivalries may be a factor. Annunziato faced charges after a prior incident and was attacked during the attempted robbery.
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Westport
Charles Myatt
Annelli
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London
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Arthur J. Bennett
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Seun Tita
Westport Road
Logan Bros
East Main St
NEW England Dairy
Stratford Ave
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Stratford
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