Meteoric Rise and Fall of Russell Scott in Detroit
Detroit dispatch recalls Russell Scott once at head of a 430 million dollar firm planning a Detroit Windsor bridge. His fortune collapsed after breach of promise, wife desertion, and drug clerk murder links. He faced execution, sanity trials, and a jail death amid a public defense effort led by women and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Associated Press
Russell Scott
Chicago
Deirdhct
Windsor
Dominion of Canada
Scott
Dominion
Joseph Maurer
Anothr Irl
Hang
Catt
Detroi
Sandwich
Thomas Scotty
Son
Wernme
Defense Fund
Corvernor of
Michigan
Preacher's Car Involved in Milford Accident Hurts Man
A Milford crash left Casey badly hurt as a car driven by Homan, under Lt. James Connery, struck him near 35 Poplar Street. Witnesses say the vehicle traveled about 20 miles per hour with Casey nearly at the curb. Mrs. Low P. Bristol and Mildred Bristol witnessed from a front vehicle. skull fracture status pending X-ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Quecacusnens Connery
Homan
James Connery
Police Department
Milford
Mass
Santo Bora
Hayward Street
Mies
Poplar Street
Maseuving
Low P. Bristol
Mildred
North Avenue
Bristol
Ancient Peking Wall Reveals City From 60 Foot High Sentry
An Associated Press dispatch describes an afternoon atop Peking’s ancient wall. The sunlit panorama shows Dutch Legation gardens, a busy Chien Men Wei quarter below, rickshaws and donkey carts in motion, and a view of court yards, markets, and lantern lit streets as twilight falls.
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Washington
Associated Press
China
Offord
National Geographic
Chien Men Wei
Chien Gate
Peking
Hate Men Gate
Hate Men Street
Peking Wall
Rebels Unite But Revolt Is Crushed In Mexico
News from Mexico reports General Arnulfo Gomez with 4000 rebels in an elevated position near Perote Vera Cruz and several regional leaders joining his faction. Executions were confirmed in Mexico City of General Luis Hermosito Jose Moran and Enrique Barrios Gonzalez. Elsewhere attacks and clashes are noted in Tamaulipas Hidalgo and Coahuila with federal forces, plus reports of Yaqui resistance led by Alfonso de la Huerta’s faction.
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Gales Herald
Arnulfo Gomez
Perote
Vera Cruz
Talxcala
Coahuila
Hidalgo
Gomez
Mexico City
Luis Hermosito
Jose Moran
Enrique Barrios Gonzalez
Castillo
Ainatches
Magiscatzin
Tamaulipas
Federnl
Nogales Sonors
Betereen
Luna Moran
Jesus
Antonio Aguara
Jlo
Muenz
Plaza Armes
Munez
Manuel Aguirre
Alfonso de la Heurta
Adolfo
Mexico
Nogales
Sonora
Aguirre
Huerta
de Ln Huerta
Mrs. Cullendahl in Court Today
Mrs. Cullendahl appears in New York court amid tense testimony and press scrutiny. The session unveils questions about a confidential private investigation and the involvement of a banker and council secretary. The chaos and unclear details reflect a high profile legal proceeding with lingering uncertainties.
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Chence Hudson
New York
Lillendahl
Tony
Obituary notices for Anna Roman and others in Bridgeport area
Death notices list Anna Roman at home 591 Park Avenue with funeral from Sacred Heart Church to St Michael's cemetery. Also Philomena Garfield of South Norwalk survived by Nicholas Garfield and eight children. services from 32 Lowe Street to St Joseph's cemetery. George W. Standish died in Bridgeport hospital. funeral from 160 Sixth Street to Blessed Sacrament Church and St Michael's cemetery. Bernard M. Ford of New Haven, 65, Irish-born, funeral at St Lawrence Church, burial at St Michael's. George Biedel 66, died in Fairfield. services from Dorothy Street to St Paul's Church with requiem. Katherine F. Hyde died at 130 Bridgeport Avenue. private funeral 2:30 from home, burial in Lakeview. John Sabo of Black Rock died. funeral from daughter’s home 87 James Street to State Street Reformed Church and Mountain Grove cemetery. Mary Mellowan McGowan died Milford age 44. services at home 1406 Seaside Avenue and St Mary’s Milford, burial St Mary’s. Julia Korody wife of Dan Korody died in Logan West Virginia. funeral from Mrs Artolas home on Weredia Avenue to Mountain Cove cemetery.
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Anna Roman
Park Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Philomena Garfield
Philowena Garfield
South Norwalk
George W. Standish
Bridgeport
Fills H. Ayres
Sixth Street
Blessed Sacrament Church
Hernard M. Ford
Bernard M. Ford
Washington Avenue
New Heaven
Aingering Winness
Mr. Ford
Ireland
Yeral
St. Lawrence Corn
Haven
George Biedel
George Riedel
Fairfield
Dorothy Street
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Katherine F. Hyde
James W. Hyde
Bridgeport Avenue
Devon
Johny Kaho
John Sabo
Black Rock
Altree Street
Theodore Stelling
James Street
State Street Reformed Church
Mountain Grove
Mary Mellowan
Mary McGowan
Milford
Seaside Avenue
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Julia Korody
Cal Ue
Dan Korody
Logan
West Virginia
Birdseye
Cobn
Isaac W. Birdeeye
Liseia Josephine Birdseye
Lel Avenua
Bnet
Mt. Gave
Bristol
Attatford
Bila
East Village
Monroe
Conn
WYDE
Catherine F
James W. Ryde
Avenue
Lakeview
Korody
Julia
Aztalos
Wordin Avenue
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Lacivita
Domenico
Pietro
Jorephina Lacivita
Mary Jacevino Lacivita
Nts
Andichmont Avenue
Lazayi
Juliant
Loerle Lazayl
Worddin ‘Court
St. Stephens
Osterlind
Stratford
Alma Queterlind
Elof Ostarlind
Rockwell Avenue
Union Cemetery
Riedel
Dorothy Iven Parefield
St. Paul's Church
Oaklawn
Roman
Secred Heart
St. Michael's
Mabu
Alfred Street
State Street
Reformed
Schraner
Germantown
Annie L
Frederick Schrader
Lo An Hin Avenue
Wakeley
Charles J. Wakeley
Rockland Avenue
Nellie Wakeley
North Mass
Putney Cemetery
Weather Lows Mark Indian Summer End In Bridgeport
A cold wind and heavy rain kept Bridgeport residents indoors with a chilly 44 degree low and a 52 degree high. Yesterday contrasted with last Sunday’s 89 degree heat that drew people to shore resorts and the countryside.
Mussolini Learns to Speak English in London
Associated Press reports Mussolini’s English is now fluent after a London trip including a visit with the Italian premier. Viscountess Curzon, American-born widow of the late foreign minister, supposedly helped. she predicted he would write a letter in English unaided within two months, despite possible grammar errors.
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London
Associated Press
Mussolini
Roland Blades
Lord Minor
Viscountess
Curzon
Viscount Curzon
Isfussolini
Lausanne
Rome
Cinvon
Vandals ruin auto delays Danbury Fair exhibit
David Beach, inventor and presidential candidate, charged vandals tampered with his patent automobile by stealing the storage battery and cutting wires, preventing the display of his “American wonder wheels” at the Danbury Fair. The vehicle was deemed undrivable in Connecticut as it lacks rubber tires and failed motor vehicle registration.
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Vandalem
David Shermane Beach
Connecticut
Ben
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Four Men Killed in El Dorado Oil Refinery Blast
Four men were killed and 21 injured, eight seriously, in an explosion and fire at Slot Oil refining plant in El Dorado. Officials did not determine a cause, but suspected fire. Property loss tallies near 260,000 with fuller estimates pending days.
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EL Dorado
Ark
Associated Brees
Slot Oil Company
H. M. Bridenthal
Pastor Declares Science Unable to Hurt Belief at Service
Rev. Alexander Alison of the First Presbyterian Church speaks on Modern Idols Taboo arguing Darwin is a hypothesis after 60 years of study. Miss Mabel Ritch from New York aids the seventy fourth anniversary program, church founded October 8, 1853 by 81 members who left Old South Congregational.
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Darwin
Alexander Alison
First Presbyterian Church
Alison
Mabel Ritch
New York City
Miss Ritch
Old South Congregational Church
Mutual Conegent
Baumes Law Attacked By Psychiatrist In Interview
Dr Walter N Thayer psychiatrist and head of the Napanoch state institution argues public view should focus on society not individual criminals. He notes many criminals are mentally deficient and supports indefinite confinement for some, while criticizing Baumes law for denying hope of reform. He cites New York experience with parole and deterrence.
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Walter N. Thayer
State Institution For
Napanoch
Summerfield M. E
Wethersfield Prison
Thayer
McCarthy
New York
New York State
Soilute
Connecticut
Man Held By Police On Serious Charges
Alex Skowruski of 487 Hallett Street was arrested yesterday by Sergeants Auger and Devine of the Bureau of Investigation on a breach of the peace charge. He was detained at headquarters under a $1,000 bond.
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Oan
Alex Skowruski
Hallett Street
Auger
Devine
Bureau of Investigation
Hea
Grass Cutters at Bolling Field Strive for Safe Turf
At Bolling field near Washington army and navy flyers battle keeping turf safe for landings and takeoffs. Workers with mule drawn mowers and a slow grass cutter must navigate windrows that can endanger aircraft. flags warn pilots as they clear windrows and reseed strips between flights.
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Washington
Associated Press
Bolling Field
Army
Navy
Remus Defiance Amid Remus Case Death Threats and Trial
The article details George Remus declaring defense costs high and his indifference to death by execution. It covers his wife Mrs. Remus being shot, her burial plans in Chicago, and sensational statements about money, liquor, and legal peril. A grand jury and coroner inquest loom as Remus faces possible electric chair or life in prison.
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George Remus
Dodge
Remus
Brown
Death Valley
Tiind Mery
Reins
Tomorow
Indictment Planned in Divorce Case at Eden Park
County Prosecutor Charles P. Tart announced that an indictment will be returned about Thursday or Friday in the case trailing a woman to Eden Park on her way to divorce proceedings with him. Remus will be arraigned immediately, and a trial date set. The state will seek the death penalty.
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Eden Park
Charles P. Tart
Eald
Remus
Five Stolen Cars Recovered After Night Thefts
Five vehicles stolen Saturday night were recovered yesterday. A sedan from Wesley Burd of 3% Brown Avenue was found abandoned at Wood and Benham. An Edward Waldman car from 1026 Howard Avenue was located on Railroad near Fairfield. Oliver T. Russell's Stratford car was found on a street and returned to him. John Murphy’s car at 274 Pembroke Street was recovered in front of Joseph DeSanti’s home on Wheeler Avenue. Dr W A LaField’s auto from Court Street appeared Saturday night and was found on Harcock Avenue yesterday morning.
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Wesley Burd
Brown Avenue
Wood
Benham Avenues
Edward Waldman
Howard Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Oliver T. Russell
Stratford
John Murphy
Pembroke Street
Joseph DeSanti
Wheeler Avenue
W. A. LaField
Court Street
Harcock Avenue
Catholic Council to Elect Officers Tonight
William P Griffin advertising manager for the International Silver Company will speak at Bridgeport Council of Catholic Men at the Community House on Washington Avenue. He will show motion pictures from his trip abroad. Election of officers for the coming year will be held.
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Wiliam P. Griffin
International Sliver Company
Bridgeport Counci of Cuth——olic
Washington Avenue
Griffin
Jorepn A. Muldoon
William P. Heegan
Peter M. Davey
Robert Bruno
Obituaries and Funeral Notices from Bridgeport Area
A string of obituary notices dated October 1927 through 1937 detail local deaths and funeral arrangements across Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Names include Isaac W. Birdseye, Bila Bristol, Catherine Ryde, Julia Korody, Domenico Lacivita, Juliant Lazayil, Alma Ostarlind, George Riedel, Anna Roman, John Sabo, Annie Schrainer, and Charles Wakeley. Burial sites include Mt. Grove, East Village, Lake View, Mountain Grove, St. Michael’s, Oaklawn, and Putney cemeteries, with services at private homes, churches, and local parishes. Funeral dates range Oct 6–12 with varied times and locations.
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The
Gillows
Robert
Lve
Signer
San Quentin Penitentiary
Tinois Supreme Court
Preacher
Muleiam
Medina
Phoenix
Ariz
iBy
Arizona Republican
Pedro Medina
Alfonso de la Huerta
Republican
de Ls Huerta
Vineland Poultry
Viscount Carson
David Beach
Baumes Law
Atlantic Coast Line Company
Asiailar
Shu Ench
Steck, Shtien
Bamtern Standard
Atlanti
Cometine Company
Safe
Ie. Pont and ‘Trust Company
Baltimore
Fiuth Mtromi
Saryland
Gore
Eantera Standard Tinsc
Ralil
Abel Cone
Thes Company
Ing
Joe
M'Maud
Forge Remus
Catholic Council
Newfield
Iadfell
Waceebory
Ponrman
Watediate
New Tay
SuTiru
Wil Wil
New Haven
Mast
Ferth Ritson
Sutton
Behlgenart
Cie Privitexe
Elvan
Erie Tadtrout Curuany
Mb. 1
Hartvors Railroad Company
Iowan Distroret
Duslye
Graham Funeral Home
Fairfield Ave
Dbarvan
C. L. Dennis & Son
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