The Ku Klux Klan in New England Disciplinary Tour
A 1924 exposé details Klan organization in Connecticut and Rhode Island. It names Imperial Wizard Hiram W. Evans, Imperial Kligraph H. W. Ramsay, and regional Kleagles who recruit, collect klecktokens, and enforce orders. It recounts Westervelt’s court martial and mass-briefed internal discipline, with letters showing central control from Washington and ongoing power struggles within local realms.
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Knights
Ku Kilux Klan
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Kleagies
New England
South
Hiram W. Evans
Atlanta
Georgia
Evans
Klangles
Weber
H. W. Ramsay
Washington, D.C
Penn
Avenue Station
Washington, D. C
Realm
Darien
Iiairy
Gubjeate
Kleagle
Invisible Empire
Commonwealth
J. W. Perry
Florca Street
New London
Dutterman
Calvin A. Johnston
Lafayette Street
Stamford
Accused Slayer Curious About Legal Definitions
In Tacoma on October 7, Roland Pothier on trial for Major Cronkhite’s murder asked about the distinction between killing and murdering. David Jordan testified Pothier had not admitted killing Cronkhite, while Navarro and Hoeckley recalled the admission in a New York restaurant. Witnesses described moving witnesses from Providence to New York in March 1921 to confront Rosenbluth.
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Tacoma
Wash
Roland Pothier
Alexander Cronkhite
David N. Jordan
Providence
Jordan
United States
Pothier
Cronkhite
Ralph Navarro
Brooklyn
N. W
Frederick Hoeckley
New York
Department of Justice
Othier
Major Cronshite
Robert Rosen‘bluth
Navarro and Hoeckley
New York City
Rosenbluth
Ju Ita
Adelbert Crom
Rite
Major Cronkhine
Liquidation Estimate From Connecticut Road Project Engineer
Testifying for American Trust, Fiatt estimated the company’s tracks cars and equipment at 120000 as fair market value after a recent survey. Modernizing the lines would cost 172000. The power plant and heating transmission valued at 199195 with 4 percent yearly depreciation. Percival Wright Moody of Maiden Massachusetts, an electrical engineer with Westinghouse in Boston, testified for the plaintiff.
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Connecticut
American Trust Company
Fiatt
Percival Wright Moody
Maiden
Mass
Westinghouse Company
Boston
Dartmouth President William Tucker Reported Slightly Improved
In Hanover on October 7, Dr. William Jewett Tucker emeritus president of Dartmouth College, aged 86, was reported to be slightly improved after a recent relapse. His condition was described as better than it had been, with observers noting a recovering trend following illness.
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Halover
N. H
William Jewett Tucker
Dartmouth College
Tucker
Boys Will See Covered Wagon at Palace Theatre Parade
The Post and Telegram and Palace theatre management host Bridgeport Boy Scouts for a private showing of The Covered Wagon, with a parade tomorrow at 4 PM featuring Old Hank in a prairie schooner. The wagon parade departs at 4:15 PM through downtown streets as a welcome to Hank, a pioneer west veteran and scout.
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Post and Telegram
Palace Theatre
Boy Scouts of
Bridgeport
The
Palace
Boy Scouts
Old Trank
Plains of the West
Hank
Pioneer West
Mrs Tell On Trial At Blair Farm Shooting Case
Dr Charles E Zink testifies he treated a woman at Blair farm on December 29 1950 and January 1 2 1921 but could not identify her as Mrs Tell He noted he was called to the farm on those dates and adjournment was set to continue with witnesses The jury includes Frederick J Lemay Old Saybrook Norwood Griswold Clinton and others.
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Charles E. Zink
Middletown
Blair
Womon
Tell
Frederick J. Lemay
Old Saybrook
Norwood Griswold
Clinton
Charles Bonfoey
Waddam
Edward Bushnell
Essex
H. P Mack
East Hampton
James H. Footit
Harry W. Carlson
Wilhiam H. Kelsey
Portland
Eugene B Peck
East Waddam
Byron Hull
Leonard Seibert
East Haddam
Clarence Bradley
Bingham Rally in Bingham, Ill Misses Key Speakers
About 600 people packed the High School auditorium in Bingham for a Republican political rally. Hiram Bingham, candidate for Governor, was absent due to medical restrictions. J Henry Roraback also did not attend, having been called to New York for a GOP meeting. Joan Trumbull represented Bingham and urged efficient government, likening state officers to a board of directors and voters to stockholders.
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Shelton
Hiram Bingham
Bingham
J. Henry Roraback
Roraback
New York
Republican National Committee
Joan Trumbull
Plainville
Trumbull
Detroit plans reception for Prince of Wales
Tentative plans by city officials to receive the Prince of Wales in Detroit on October 14 were reported today by Acting Mayor John Goudar. The prince would be the guest of Henry Ford during his visit.
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Detron Orwtz
Prince of Wales
Detroi
John Goudar
Henry Ford
Canadian Bootleg King Arrest Sought for Extradition
New York report to the State Department asks for extradition of the Canadian owner of the seized British rum ship Fred B for trial on conspiring to violate U S laws. Prohibition agents label him a rum running king behind a claimed 14 5 million smuggling ring amid 20 arrests during the seizure.
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New York
Fred B
United States
State Department
Washington
R. O. Merrick
Prohibition
Merrick
Marrick
Rssistant
Clark
Officials Threatened Get Police Protection in Ruppalo
Mayor Frank X. Schwab and State Senator Robert A. Lacey have police bodyguards after threatening letters. Lacey, once linked to the Niagara Falls High speed line dynamiting case, pleaded guilty to perjury and served a day in jail. later restored by presidential pardon.
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Ruppalo
N. Y
Gat
Frank XK. Schwab
Robert A. Lacey
Zimmerman
Lacey
Niagara Falls
International Railway
Worcester Men Jailed for Freight Car Theft
Six Worcester men pleaded guilty in U S District Court to stealing 64 suits of men's clothing from a freight car in Worcester yards. Anthony Larange and Angelo Genese received one year and a day in Worcester House of Correction. Anthony Pelouse and Peter Maron paid 50 fines. Joseph V Pelletier and Morris Levenson, named as receivers of stolen goods, were ordered to appear in court in October.
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Boston
Lin Thett
Worcester
United States District Court
Anthony Larange
Angelo Genese
Worcaster House of Correction
Anthony Pelouse
Peter Maron
Joseph V. Pelletier
Morris Levenson
Delicate Metal Stitching Elevates Bare Dress Embroidery
A note on fashion detailing describes metal threading and embroidery as among the most effective for bare dresses and coats. It highlights the fine single thread technique and rouged design that create a delicate outward look.
Strange Case of Tuberculosis Discussed by State Experts
MERIDEN Oct 7 a Sanatoria staff session heard Doctor Cole Gibson outline a young girl case where a heel blister led to abscesses and tubercular infection across bones. The group debated whether the initial ailment was TB or a secondary infection and noted diagnostic challenges in pediatric lung conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
Cole
Gibson
Underciff
Tne
W. E H. Carroll
Undercliff
Andrew L Banjal
Switzerland
Stephen J. Maher
New Haven
Edoward J. Lynch
Shelton
Ilubert M. Sedgwick
Comission
Blue Moon Schooner Yachts Adventure in South Seas
The Blue Moon schooner, built for Marie Garland of Bay End Farm, Buzzards Bay, lies ready for a two year voyage to remote South Seas islands. Mrs Garland aims to sail mainly under canvas with a crew of about 15, including artists and writers, to gather geographical information and produce literary work. The craft features a 86 foot waterline, copper-plated hull, refrigeration, 90 horsepower motor, and two dining salons, with sailing planned possibly to Bermuda before Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Moon
Marie Tudor Garsland
Bay End Farm
Buzzards Bay
Watrhaven
South Seas
Peast
New Bedford
Boston Globe
James A. Garland
Switzerlad
Slehan
la Follette
Garland
New York Warlt Club
William H. Hand Jr
Tropics
Trenwar Rodaklewicz
Irea
Bermuda
Europe
P. ‘I. Warmer
Boothbay
Get Out Voters Rally Urges Party Leaders to mobilize
President Coolidge urges Republican leaders to direct efforts at getting out the vote in November. Reports say funding is tight but campaign momentum grows. He also asks the Tariff Commission to analyze sugar duty cuts and compare costs of sugar production in Dubai and the United States. He aims to shield the U S sugar beet industry from price manipulation abroad. Cabinet notes show positive business outlook and rising employment in most regions. Postal records indicate about an eleven percent rise in industrial city mail volumes.
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Washington
Republican Party
Coolidge
White House
Hinds
Davis
Hew
Change in car tampering law issued by judge Booth
In Haven on October a decision by Judge John R. Booth of the Criminal Court of Pleas held that no person can be successfully prosecuted for possessing a car with a tampered number unless the prosecution proves the owner had knowledge of the alteration. The city court imposed a penalty and an appeal was taken to the Common Pleas court.
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Haven
Oct. T
Judes John R. Booth
Comshon Pleas Court
Valentin Pascale
Common Teas Court
Tristan da Cunha Named One Of The World’s Loneliest Islands
The Swentific American notes Tristan da Cunha as among the loneliest spots on earth. The six day voyage from Cape Town may stretch to months between ships, with scarce supplies needed to prevent starvation as landings depend on difficult surf conditions.
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Tristan da Cunha
Cape Town
South Africa
South Atlantic Island
Tristan da Cunhr
Rime Spelling Discussion in The Pathfia
In a historical note, the Pathfia discusses the shift from rhyme to rime as the preferred spelling, tracing its origin to the sixteenth century and arguing that the original form is correct. The article suggests the modern trend is to revert to rime.
Red Cross Chief Urges Team Work At Convention
James I. Flaser, vice chairman in charge of domestic operations, urged broader team work among all American Red Cross chapters at the annual convention. He said the organization has not yet exhausted its organizational or inventive potential and called for regional and state conferences to advance discussion and dissemination of ideas.
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Washington
American Red Cross
James I. Flaser
Red Cross
Diserse Sion
Marie Prevost Plans Wedding To Kenneth Harlan
Los Angeles October reports Marie Prevost the film actress, whose divorce from H L Gerkey was granted today by the Superior Court, will wed Kenneth Harlan, also in the film industry, next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Marie Prevost
H L. Gerkey
Kenneth Harlan
Screen
Neve Tonight
Man fined $200 in auto homicide case
Torrington October 7 one of four automobile homicide cases before the term of the Superior Court of Titchfield was settled today when Steele C. Smith of Watertown pleaded guilty to an automobile homicide charge before Judge John W. Banks. He was fined $200 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrington
Superior Court of
Organization behind Baxter leaders say
In answer to reports they claim are misleading, Second District Republican leaders last night announced that John Baxter the GOP aldermanic candidate is an organization man and has the support of most of the old organization leaders. New Haven Oct 7 Joseph Nast i five year old son of Mr and Mrs Lula Nasti was struck by an automobile at Grand avenue and Wallace Street and taken to St Raphael s hospital in serious condition The boy has a fractured skull and lacerations and abrasions The driver Daniel Lombardi is held on a charge of reckless driving under bonds of 500.
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John Baxter
New Haven
Joseph Wnasti
Lula Nasti
Grand Avenue
Wallace Street
Raphael's Hospital
Daniel Lombardi
Rum Vessel Sinks As Cutter Approaches Off New Jersey
The French schooner Anne Antoinette caught fire and sank about 15 miles off the New Jersey coast after a U S customs cutter moved in to seize her as a rum runner. Eight crew members were rescued by the Norwegian vessel Ransholm, which had earlier contacted New York harbor. The incident occurred as authorities pursued illicit liquor shipments.
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New York
Oct. T
New Jersey
Raveras
John Zolley Clark
Clark
New York Harbor
Anne Antoinette
Ransholm
Former Rich Broker Jailed For Larceny
Syracuse stock broker Clif ford H. Walmarth, 45, pleaded guilty to grand larceny first degree and was sentenced to three years in Auburn state prison. Apprehended in July at Whithrop Massachusetts after a yearlong search, he had prior fraud convictions against hotels and a 1922 forged check scheme. He is a Western university graduate.
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Syracuse
Clifford H. Walmarth
Auburn State
Walmarth
Whithrop
Mass
Western University
Episcopal Leaders to Convene for Three Year Budget Plan
New York Oct 7 Preliminary meetings today pave the way for a joint session tomorrow of the House of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church and the national council to consider the church program for the next three years. Also noted a line about majolica candlesticks from Italy shaped like the Roman lamp in soft blue green and yellow tones.
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New York
House of Bishops
Protestant Episcopal Church
National Council
ItTany
Italy
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Kleagles
Klecktokens
Triglig
Swrealma
Pennsylvania Avenue Station
R. D. McDowell
Imperial
R. W. Lyons
Klan
Mach County
Kleagie
Kleagie Lutterman
Fairfield County
F. J. Johnson
Capitol Avenue
J. Ayling
George Street
Hartford County
Samuel Ferris
Franklin Street
Litchfield County
Charles Magraw
Maiden Lane
Middlesex County
Samuel Perris
New London County
J. W Berry
Newhbert
Cleashy
Alabama Avenue
Kent County
Elmer A. Havens
Coventry
Washington County
Jenn
Hale A. Pauley
Y. M
Ing
Bristol County
Samuel Fertig
Stanford
J. W. Morgan
Dartford
Eleaele
Ferris
Klecktoken
Westervelt
East Greenwich
King Kleagle Futterman
King Kleagle Lutterman
Rhode
Taland
Leroy I. Duelly
Mets
Duelly
Robert T. Wood
Gunder
Wood
Mr. Woodman
Leroy E. T
Tom An
McDowell
Secka
Greetwich
LE Elmer A. Havens
A Klesgle
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wason_Jesaor
Aosutam
Ene
Eteotenart
Soaaotal
Kieagle
Dance Corp
Colu Otkk-Ala
Bell Abbo
Dartmouth
Ill
Wales
Detroit
DRY
Libel Boat
Dibel
Federal District Court
Hayward
Adventure Quest
Donna
Fida
Westchester
Baxter
People’s Savings Bank
Main Street
Newspa
Eve Halhive
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