Patrolmen Morris exonerated Galvin found guilty by board
Patrolman Joseph A Morris of the Bertillon bureau and Patrolman George Galvin of the Second precinct faced hearings on charges of falsifying information in their appointment applications. Morris was exonerated and restored to duty while Galvin was reduced in rank for one year, losing 190 in pay.
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Joseph A. Morris
Bertillion Bureau of Identification
George Galvin
John 5
Pullman
Board of Police Commissioners
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Autr
Jacob GB. Klein
Galvin Morris
Thomas M. Cullinan
Sten
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Superior Court
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Aeveni
Phily
Calhoun
Democrats Vote On City Primary Ticket Tonight
A city political primary seen as a sedate contest opens at 3 p.m. and closes at 2 a.m. William & Carr and Joan J Ford oppose Patrick Sullivan and John Kenny in the Conch district for control. Sixty Gelrates will be voted.
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William & Carr
Joan J. Ford
Patrick Sullivan
John Kenny
Conch
Steam Roller Tactics Denied in Bridgeport Political Battle
Political rumors of mailed fist tactics in Bridgeport politics surface as Mayor Wilson and J. J. Hines dispute control of the First District Republican Club. Hines resigns from the club presidency to avoid politics while staying on the fire board. he cites rule 39 and unsettled party ranks as reasons. Resignations from two teachers and school committee recommendations on physical education follow, with continuation of the article on page two.
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J. J. Hines
First District
Republican Club
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Wy. Hines
Hines
Gooda Shops
Republican Party
J. B. Scott
Mary I. Ganley
McKinter School
Colored lad's vision to be restored today
A Bridgeport boy known as Dick Hendrick, blind since age five, is to undergo an operation today that may restore his sight after four decades of darkness. Born in Bernice County Virginia, he moved with his family to New York then Bridgeport. He learned Braille and arithmetic at the Hartford Institute for the Blind and plays piano before returning to Bridgeport to pursue independence.
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Bridge Rert Hoepsal
Dick" Hendrick
Pever
Bern!e County
Virginia
Darane
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Tate
New York
Bridgeport
Connecticut Institute For the Blind
Hartford
Banks Must Refund $93,501 in Checks
The Supreme Court through WAISHLINGT holds a Tower coach decision in Pennsylvania that banks are liable to depositors for losses from checks drawn by agents beyond authorized limits. Malin T. Snyder of Well, Farrell and Company authorized to draw on the firm’s Mirst National Bank of Philadelphia account. checks exceeding $1,000 were honored, and a district court ruling required the bank to refund $93,501.
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Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Malin T. Snyder
Well, Farrell and Company
Mirst
National Bank of Philadelphia
Casa
Bank
Senate passes free tolls bill for canal vessels
The Borah bill granting toll exemptions for coastwise American vessels through the Panama Canal passed the Senate 17 to. The measure heads to the conference on armament limits with opponents claiming it is ill timed. Democrats provided pivotal support with 12 voting yes to 17 Republicans opposed.
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Panama Canal
Senate
King
Borah
Harding
Hughes
Compromise on Tax Plan Approved by Senate Panel
The Republican compromise tax revision passed the Senate finance committee 5 to 4 with Senator McLean absent in Connecticut. Chairman Penrose cast the deciding vote, Calder with the opposition, and some members pledge continued fight on the floor amid expected revisions and Eastern-state support for amendments.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
McLean
Connecticut
Penrose
Eame
McCumber
North Dakota
Stoot
Utah
Dillingham
Vermoit
Calder
New York
Fenrose
Faye
Farewell Tributes as School Board Mourns Havens
The twelve member Board of Education marks the passing of President Elmer H. Havens after twenty years of service. Next month the board will convene with eight members under a legislative act. Colleagues praise Havens and present a gav el and resolutions. Departing commissioners Plotkin Padme and Mulvihill bid farewell as terms expire. The meeting brief with few calendar items.
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Elmer H. Havens
Education Board
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Padme
Mulvihill
Burns
Travers
Emi
World Series Players To Divide $292 522 93
New York reports the 82d World Series players will split 292 522 93 dollars, a record share. Attendance and gate receipts rose due to larger seating capacity and higher charges, though Friday’s figure exceeded today’s. Advisory Board kept 47 A1B.10, players 30 544.54, club owners 49 699.95. prior high was 280 000 in 1919. Final split: 219 391.66 to the champion club players and 87 758.69 to the losers.
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New York
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Rues
Cincinnati
Chicago
Babe Ruth Bunt Keys Yankees Win In World Series Game
New York Yankees defeat the New York Giants 3 to 1 at the Polo Grounds as Babe Ruth’s fourth inning bunt sets up a scoring sequence. Hoyt masterfully limits Giants, while Ruth later scores on Bob Stennet’s hit. Stender seals the win. Domination tightens series edge for the Yankees.
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YANKS
Babe” Ruth
New York
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Yankees
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Flatbush
Brooklyn
NeNally
Giants
Yankee
McNally
Art Nehl
Gian
Wally Schangs
Elmer Miller
Ruth
Bob” Stense
Emil
Thi
Meusel
Aaron Ward
Clee
Hey Stender
Boxman
British Ministers to Face Sinn Fein Delegates Today
London Oct 10 Associated Press The Prime Minister and other British officials will meet Sinn Fein delegates at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Downing Street to discuss an Irish settlement with open conversation and possible controversial topics. Generals Macready and Tudor and Dublin police head were summoned to advise on internment and stricter truces while Ulster delegates may be invited if a broader conference is proposed.
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Associated Press
Dail Eireann
No. 10
Downing Street
Verteleas
Sinn
Ulster
Min Lar
Sinn Penn
Tremier
James Craig
Thesister
Lord Middleton
South of Ireland
Ir Horace Plunkett
Dominion Home Ruler
Sinn Fein
Trigh
Ah Offic Elu Todas
Faith Willard Foundling Dies In New York
Faith Willard a foundling cared for at the Ascension rectory last May died of pneumonia. Baptized by Rev. Percy Stickney Grant who is godfather, the baby’s parentage remains secret. Dr Grant and nurse Rita Do Lydig tended her. Lydig’s recent engagement to the clergyman stirred Episcopal circles. Police had previously ruled out a visitor as an impostor.
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New York
Get
Percy Stickney Grant
Faith Williard
Episcopal
Watt
Grant
Faith Wallard
Trail of Girl Murderer Leads to Stamford Man
Investigators in Madison and Stamford question a man linked to the Janet Lawrence murder case. Detectives say the suspect was questioned about knowledge of the crime and claims to have spent days in the woods near Madison. A second suspect, Francis Ke, remains under observation as the probe continues.
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New Jersey
Lawrence
Mateo
Avoods
Hay
Madison
Welby
Wraneis Ke
Vidence
Yetten Brown
Eenneck
Youth Hurls at Cop During Hall Break In
A 19 year old Louis Desnan was detained after a clash with a special policeman near the Polisty Falcon hall at Main Street and South Avenue. Four youths punched the officer, lacerations were reported, Desnan was taken to Emergency Hospital for scalp wounds, bail set at five hundred dollars. The gang reportedly cut wire screens to enter the dance without paying. The Austin Street address given by Desnan does not appear in the city directory.
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Main Street
South Avenue
Louis Desnan
Austin Street
Odegnan
B. T. Burns
Kolikowski
Degnan
Eastern Star Officers Hold Banquet At Masonic Temple
Grand officers of the Order of the Eastern Star attended an official session at Orient chapter O. B. S. last night. The program began with a banquet in the dining hall of the Masonic temple at 6 30 Welock, the chapter session opening shortly after. Urs. Amer. fcus V Hartley serves as matron and James A. Stevenson as patron of Orient chapter.
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Masonic Temple
Welock
Urs. Amer
Fcus
Hartley
James A. Stevenson
Ex-Congressman Henry Dies at Rockville
Henry Stevens, former representative from Connecticut's first district, served 1938 to 1963 and died in Rockville late tonight at the age of 75. Funeral plans are not announced.
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