Indicted in Conspiracy Over Custody and Perjury Claims
Wealthy New York clubman Stokes and seven others face nine counts of conspiracy in a New York case tied to alleged perjury affidavits. Indictments name Nugent, Lee, Bruner, and several others linked to efforts to secure testimony to jeopardize the wife’s claim to her children's share of Stokes estate. Extradition steps expected. bond set at 5000. case pending in New York courts.
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Chicago
Stokes
New York
Ban Nucent
Atrs
Tielen Elwood Stalkes
Coole County Prand
Siste
Nugent
Robert H. Lee
Joe Bruner
Taxicab Ariu
Henry Tapsley
Sydea
Ray Maber
Richard Westbrook
Automary
Grand Jury
Moe
Frei
Duesi
Pend- Thementiea
da Ilegu
Macdonald Visits Fairfield Town Commission
Fairfield October meeting included Town Plat commission and Site highway commissioner John A. Macdonald. Plans discussed for King Highway cut off and Goult homestead linkages to connect with Post road at Kaifield Centre to improve road access and town fences. Budget allows for state aid and $5,000, with Macdonald indicating early work possible.
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Fairfield
John A. Macdonald
Ment
Goult
Gould
Teltett
Porcupine Company
Kaifield
Pinket
Macdonad
Corel Auger
Wiertield
Traffic Tower at Park Ave Urged by Chief Flanagan
Chief Flanagan urges a traffic tower at Park Avenue similar to the one on Martha Avenue in New York. Colored lights would open and close north and south traffic at Park Avenue intersections, elevating a traffic officer for a clear view of Fall Tech and John street traffic. Current regulations rely on two foot stands and scattered whistles, causing uneven flow at peak times.
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Park Ave
Flanagan
Eression
Marth Avenue
New York
John Street
Palefield Avenue
Park Avenue
Pradem ii
Tagil Pallow Department
Patrick Jd. Hlanagan
Tech Avenue
Wee
Tates
Wairfield
Wek Avenue
Johntreet
North Carolina Teally
Lafayette
Ellisburega
Edith Cummings
Alexa Stirling
Pat Moran
Chariie White
Dilly
Madison Square’ Garden
Jess Winters
Baltimore
Hartford
Dallimore
Babe Ruth
Yanka
Washington
Boston
Cleveland
Tigers
Tke
Algne
Han” Geynor
Cranho
Sidgnpeek
Torrington
Suna
Ham
Terd
Newfield Park
Giorgia
Harry Ertle
Mike McTigue
Papyrus
Orst
Yankee
Quiehingstat
Champs
Thief of Shattuck Jewels Thinks New York Police Joke
Paris reports Alphonse Mourey, shot four times by French police in a Gournay duel, is charged with attempting to kill a French officer and linked to a $100,000 Shattuck home robbery in New York. He hopes to be taken to America before trial.
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N.Y
Paris
Alphonse Mourey
Gournay-Sur-Marche
America
France
Mourey Ip
Nove Yor
Moures
Tio Wan
Torey
New York
Scorpiin
Censorship at Kentucky prison as guards battle inmates
A siege at the Western Kentucky state penitentiary continued as prison authorities, the state board of Charities and Corrections, and National Guard officers held a war council. Gunfire and explosions echoed from the mess hall where convicts murderers had barricaded themselves, with guards and observers tightening cordons and preparing for possible disclosure of weapons use.
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Eddyvu
Associated Press
State Board of Charities and Corrections and National Guard
Miess
Western Kentucky State Penitentiary
de Moo
Traus
Mente Walters
Vonee Crivith
Adarryeran
Halveda
Alkolites
Woestern State Penitentiary
Tuchau
State Board of Chanties and Corrections
Banks Here Show Million Increase in Total Deposits
Banks in Bridgeport report a 1,000,000 rise in total deposits for the banking year, with September 4 totals around 2,285,066 compared to January 1 figures. Analysts expect the forty banks to approach three million in total deposits by next January, signaling stronger bank resources and growth ahead.
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Tuirdy Uturdy
Bankig Vem
Aly ‘Hurden Commercial
Webb Pictures Self As Loving Denies Cruelty
In New York Charles T. Webb defends his marriage amid a grand jury inquiry into the death of his wife at a country club. Dr William Meyer questions statements by Webb and paints a harsher portrait. Webb portrays a grieving husband and cites plans for aWill. He disputes claims of estrangement and describes open house with friends as his life. The story notes an ongoing investigation and a page two continuation.
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New York
Charles TH. Webb
Webb
Ibly
Mays
Mia
Gertie
Binsel
Webt
Uoiberate
Ory HuWloo
AL Asia Point
David Lloyd- George
Wrrml
America
Citi
Lew Wland
Rentucux State Penitentiary
Oklahoma
W. JS
F. Stukex
Cligman
Jogiaen
Abondonen
Nglind Uwalts
France
Reeuloy
Postmastership Fire Still Warm as Board Indicates
The Bridgeport postmaster race remains unsettled after Civil Service commission delays. Candidates Howart and Challenwyn J. T. Robinson and William J. Sectey await further investigation into qualifications. A strong hopefulness persists among contestants despite an ongoing review and possible additional personal inquiries.
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Bridgeport
Waatigton Visterday
Aintleanty
Ysl
Nabe
Howart & Challenwyn J. T, Robinson
W Wiliam J. Sectey
Frederick J. Wetstlan
Hartford
Ing
Bridganure
Deming
Fay
Flight of ZR-1 Postponement Probable for Brockton Trip
Commander Weyerbaker of the Naval Air Station said the ZR-1 dirigible’s planned trip to the Brockton Massachusetts fair tomorrow will likely be postponed due to strong westerly to northwest winds up to 50 miles per hour at 6,000 feet. If postponed, the New England flight would be abandoned. Final decision depends on conditions and schedules.
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Lakeruret
Ott
Weyerbacker
Naval Air Station
Brockton
Mass
New England
Leviathan
Bo'eloek
Weyel
Gald
Opposing Forces Battle in First District Meeting
In city caucuses Democrats clash over organization. First district delegates named as Thamar Shane James Murphy Mary Craw John F McMurray P T McGuire. Seventh district renominates Alderman Bernard Sebig with ticket led by Bolles Cammiasinner Be. Communications Democrats renominated Alderman Thomas Cesteto. Delegates chosen include James D P O’Neil Joseph Ty Seale Mary A Otis Fred J Tautty Charles Wi Sehivedek.
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Pire
Ann Atwater
Whar
Btmt
Thamar Shane
James Murphy
Mary Craw
John F. McMurray
PT. McGuire
Nina
Antisa
Dist “Organiaatina
Beno
Bernard Sebig
Daingate
Bolles Cammiasinner
Bolles Cammiasinner Be. Vw, LW. Ryn
Onner
Mary A. Otis
Fred J. Tautty
Chartey
Fourii
Acter
Walter i
Witness in Rum Case Found Dead
A witness in a rum case was found dead in a garage in Wilmington. The body was discovered this afternoon by a relative, with authorities listing the person as a material witness to the case. District Attorney Charles Wright ordered an autopsy to determine cause of death.
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Stattonty Nic
Auveramont
Bela Hell
Pabner
Ordiss
Charles IF
Wricht
Sanford Captures Home District In Mayoralty Fight
Sanford wins in the Ninth District during a vigorous Republican caucus for the mayoralty. Delegates and aldermanic candidates are nominated, with August Gehl for alderman, and key figures like James Telford and Catherine Holmes noted. The caucus process excludes opposition and hints at a primary vote plan.
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Wilbert HH. Sanford
Lymorn
Willant B. Primrose
Inet
Banard
AiLkoUgi
August Gehl
Charles H. Leder
Harry Spire
Seb
Reder
Spire
James Telford
Oitens
Republican Club
Nine
Park Streets
Otto Sk. Isholmman
Frank Wheeler
Charles
Dennl
Keller
William “J. Hemmrose
Nuh
Inward S
Richard G. Sheridan
Wat Chatenger
Ronater Ghal- Vorwer
Ups
Qaat Derumah
Twinwood School
Cditzons
Linst
Price
Fred Seould
Robert N. Birkesles
Ahtermain
Feguahnor Wag
Davis and Hawley Lease New Corner Store Buildout
Announcement by William Hawley of Davis and Hawley firm states a ten year lease for the southeast corner of Main and John Streets. Plans drawn for a modern building to replace the old structure. Davis and Flan Jay Co will occupy the first and second floors, with Button-Oliphant Co and M. Samuels Co as tenants in the same building.
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William
Hawley
Offheix and Hawley Company
Jowrlers
Main Street
Mitin
John Stroma
Davis and Flan Jay Company
Davis and Hawley
Button-Olip
David Lloyd-George Welcomed Warmly On Arrival in U. S.
David Lloyd-George receives enthusiastic welcome on his arrival in America. The report notes tense domestic debates, evolving postwar policy, and ongoing political maneuvering as parties prepare for primaries and local races while international relations focus on cooperation with the United States.
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David Lloyd-George
U. S
Lloyd George receives enthusiastic American welcome
New York dispatch reports former British prime minister David Lloyd George arriving in the United States aboard the Lusitania with his wife and companions. He appears bowed by the long decades of service yet expresses gratitude as crowds greet the war leader with warmth amid brief disturbances by Irish sympathizers.
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New York
Associated Press
Lloy&e
George
Great Britain
America
New
Foraer
Moturetania
Ne Arent Ocean
Poties
Macam
Moter
Stres
Canada
Valgai
Gave Life for Fellow Workman In Railroad Accident
Grove City Pa Oct 5 Paul McCrane of Syracuse NY a railroad repair crew member lost his life while attempting to drag fellow worker Veosta of Erie from tracks before a northbound passenger train. Both men were struck and killed as the train passed.
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Grove City
Paul McCrane
Syracuse
Vevosta
Erie
Bessemer
McCrane
Vecosta
Divided Ballots Counted Twice in Trumbull Contes
Curious election facts surface from Long Hill October 5 report. Total votes 427 with Trumbull 113 Nichowk 134 and Long Hill 180, while moderator lists show different counts prompting possible investigation and challenges to the election authority.
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Trumbull
Nichowk
Streetcar Driver Injured In Wreck Near Brooklawn Avenue
A streetcar collision left the driver seriously injured with possible skull fracture and facial lacerations. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in unstable condition while investigators planned to determine responsibility for the crash.
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Brooklawn Avenue
Janes Ecanca
Buckley Road
Tunsis Hil
Bridgeport Hospita
Erzara
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Fairfield Town Commission
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Finnagin Gald
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Rawkins
National Guard
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Erder
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DR. Meyer
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Bridgeport Sunday Post
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August Sehl
Primrose
Blakeslee
Sylvany Crest
Seltsam
Council
Davis & Hawley
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Supreme Court
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John Streete
Fairfield Avenue
Finnagan
Frank Lindgstom
Miniwra
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Tawrence K. Jennings
Vieam
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Stamford
Danbury
Civil Service Commission
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Pight
Balks Ot Semlings Dult Gates
Sylvan Crest Republicans
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