Movie men lose opening round in battle to have tax law voided
New Haven Oct 9 film producers and distributors fighting Connecticut motion picture tax and censorship law lost a round when three Federal court judges denied a reargument. Original petitioners American Feature Film Company and The Film Corporation of New York sought to overturn the statute, which the court previously ruled constitutional, on police or tax power grounds.
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American Feature Film Company, Inc
Boston
Bix ¥Lm Corporation
New York
Henry W. Rogers
Henry Goddard
Thomas Thacher
Pelles
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M. Halden
Motion Pretace Men
Susanne Court of the
United States
Rain Ends Air Meet After Single Event
Rain ended the day at the New York air meet with spectators dispersing as constant showers paused events for the Palliser trophy preliminaries. Lieuts Cyrus Bett and D B Tainsor led two top navy racers in a bid to surpass the world speed record, while Casey Jones won the event with an average speed near 117.80 miles per hour and Beever placed second.
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Detroit
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German diver broadcasts from ocean bottom
HELGOLAND Germany Oct 9 AP reports the first underwater radio broadcast by a German diver. The transmission reached Hamburg about 100 miles away with listeners hearing a clear voice describing the North Sea bottom, aided by efficient electrical signal transmission through water.
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North Sea
Advocates for Pre-Trial Disclosure in Bridgeport Suit
Judge Banks urged broader use of pre trial disclosure motions in the Bridgeport city case seeking 259000 damages against United States Fidelity and Guaranty company. Attorney Carl Foster pressed access to all correspondence on the Stratford avenue bridge to prepare proof and clarify voluminous records before trial.
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Canada
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Judge Banks
Bridgeport
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Baltimore
Maryland
Empire Construction Company
Stratford Avenue Bridge
Carl Foster
Widelity and Guaranty Company
City of
Federation Plans Child Labor Fight
Atlantic City Nod. The American Federation of Labor discussed methods to wage a nationwide effort to amend the Federal Constitution to restrict child labor in a three hour session led by President William Green. Speakers urged an intensive education campaign through bureaus motion pictures cartoons and everyday conversation.
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Federal grand jury to probe alien property return details
A federal grand jury is to convene in New York City next Tuesday to hear the affairs surrounding the return of 96 453 979 97 American Metal company assets by former Alien Property Custodian Thomas W Miller. Witnesses include a former Cabinet officer and several New York banking officials as the case stirs Washington.
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Universal ._ Service
Washington
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American Metal Company
Thomas W. Miller
Republican Party
GOP
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Teapot Dome
Mal Daugherty
Midland National Bank of Washington
Jesse Smith
Harry Daugherty
United States
Guy D. Om
West Virginia
Adna A. Johnson
New York
George B. Williams
Alien Property
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Vincent Carroll
Philadelphia Jawyar
Colonel Miller
Carroll
American Legion
Leland B. Duer
Broadway
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Bridgeport Briefs and City News Highlights
City notes report wet pavements cause accidents and a damaged state suit heard by Judge Banks. A wife husband domestic case prompts a divorce action. a man freed from charges in a sensational suit. Political shifts include Willam P. Clark resigning as town Republican chairman. Also listed are aviation, international, and sports briefs with scattered page references.
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Banks
Je Trey
Dumbell
Plane Is Forced Down But Governor Unhurt
MONROE Oct 9 Special plane from Connecticut National Guard Air Service carrying Governor John H. Trumbull and Major Talbot C. Freeman forced down in a pasture on the Monroe Lake Zoar road at 11 80 oclock Friday morning. Both walked to the road and were taken to the Danbury Fair via car. Residents reported the low flight amid rain clouds and a rough landing but the governor and Major Freeman escaped injury.
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Talbot C. Freeman
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William S. Curtiss
Monroe-Lake Zoar
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Wariahouge
A.D. Jagot
Rain Halts Third Game of Series Giving Teams Rest
Washington October 9 The third game of the world series was officially washed out with ceremony and solemnity. Tomorrow’s game shifts to Concord and Sunday’s to Monday leaving teams with extra rest. Weather and rail interests caused delays as fans and hotels anticipate the pause.
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Jupiter Pluvius
Czecho Slovaks Settle Debt In Speedy Fashion
Washington Oct 9 AP the American and Czecho Slovakian Debt commissions settle on funding for Czecho Slovakia to the United States with a 115 million dollar basis and amortization over 62 years. Interest rates fixed at 3 to 4 percent while annual payments rise from 3 million to about 6 million after 18 years. Total outlay near 300 million.
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United States
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Treasury
Chapman Appeal Not Legal Says State's Attorney
Hartford Oct 9 A defense claim for a new trial in the Chapman murder case was deemed not a legal question by State's Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn before the Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors. He argued 57 original assignments were reduced to 13 and none warranted a retrial, noting the defense did not contest guilt. He cited the Flanflone precedent and asserted Chapman’s case showed stronger evidence than previous similar trials. The narrative recounts the Skelly murder and Chapman’s 1914 capture in Muncie, Indiana, with further testimony from Ben Hanes.
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Gerald Chapman
Hugh M. Alcorn
Supreme Court of Errors
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James Skelly
New Britain
Alcorn
Cheapmvan
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Muncie
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Atearn
Ben Hanes
New Canaan Plans New High School Facing Bond Question
Ort, f. town meeting in the town hall to approve a bond issue 4150,000 for the construction of a new high school Mead Memorial park Tow. Sided to appeal to the board of Mnanee for 12,006 for land improvements and beautification around the new school. The measure would be raised by a special tax with a vote tally of 154 for 42 against 297 total ballots 2
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Germany on League brink at Locarno talks
Locarno Switzerland October 3 AP. Germany presses the League issue at the Locarno Security conference seeking exemptions from punitive expeditions under Article 16. Stresemann outlines objections while notes say Germans want evacuation of Cologne and reduced French occupation. secret talks include Polish and Czechoslovak ministers amid cautious optimism.
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Husband and Wife Injured in Battle
Joseph Pistey thirty nine of 1445 Pembroke Street struck his wife with a vase over alleged infidelity. Anna Pistey chased him with a kitchen knife as he tried to flee, cutting his arm on a broken window. Both were treated at local hospitals. wife refused charges. neighbors note possible mental illness.
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Lemer- Kenoy Hospital
One Killed Three Hurt In Collision
A Wet road collision near Clinton Mississippi Friday left Olin V. Bailey of Derry New Hampshire dead at the scene. Passengers Mrs Omega Bailey Mrs Daxter of Hartford Conn and Mrs Hilda Roberge Manchester N H and her 20 month old infant were hospitalized with non dangerous injuries. Roberge and child later discharged. Police say Ruel Worcester operated truck slowed for a car ahead and skidded into the Bailey auto coming opposite.
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Healy Turns Jew Too Late for Bride
The Irish Brooklyn man Harry Healey changed his name to Schwarta to win his Jewish fiancée Miss Ida Weinberg. Her mother refused the marriage upon learning he had a wife still living. a former Mrs Ida Cummings claimed a 1919 marriage to Healey, thwarting the union.
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Mrs Lansdowne challenges Wilbur over Shenandoah flight
Widow of Commander Zachary Lansdowne testifies at the naval Court of Inquiry. She cites her husband’s August 4 letter urging postponement and a Detroit test flight, both rejected by the chief of naval operations on August 12. She says official correspondence supports his protest against the mid continental voyage and argues the Shenandoah should remain a military asset, not a inland tourist spectacle.
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Zachary Lansdowne
Wilbur
Naval Court of Inquiry
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Naval Secretary
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Lanadowne
Garp Freed From Love Suit Charge in California
Garp, owner of gas stations in Hangport, was freed by Judge John W. Banks from a $25,000 alienation of affections suit filed by Henry Schwartz. Schwartz failed to file required statements of dates and places, and the court awarded judgment to Carp. An earthquake shook Santa Barbara, causing no major damage.
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Henrychwartz
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Superior Court
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Schwartz
Erna
Irving Elson
Spe ii
Harry Kursman
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Defection Evidence Frames City Political Fallout
Widespread sentiment in the Republican camp favors renominating Mayor Behrens on Monday night. The Democratic mayoralty nominee Cullinan faces a tough primary loss for the Reorganization, whose sweeping victory reshapes expected votes and party loyalties. Republicans claim the Reorganization’s defeat will push votes toward Behrens, while Democrats remain undismayed by the setback.
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Thema
Eltyeo
Amundsen Seeks Arctic Flight From Rome to Nome
Amundsen arriving from Europe to restart plans for a polar airship flight to Nome with American patron Ellsworth. The Amundsen Ellsworth expedition aims to map polar regions between Bummer and Alaska while planting Norwegian flags. Ellsworth funds the venture and serves as scientific leader, with Norwegian officers supplying scientists for the journey.
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