Girl and mother squandered victims' funds in oil scam
Chicago report details Promissory notes for 10 million and 5 million backed by Texas oil lands. Mary Kummer, 26, and her mother Anna Wachalter are jailed as investigations proceed into a scheme where funds were raised from investors who were promised vast wealth.
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Chicago
Texas
Mary Kummer
Anna Wachalter
Joseph Sokchich
John **Ur
Sokchich
Muhr
Viper
Tyoman
Democrats Offer Reward Over Boston Exposé Claims
Washington Oct 14 Chairman Clem I Shaver of the Democratic National Committee offered a $1,000 reward for evidence of any untrue assertion or suppression of evidence in response to Henry Wyman of Boston accusing the party of evading responsibility during the Boston police strike riots. Shaver pledged to pay to Wyman or any holder of proof who can sustain the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clem I. Shaver
Democratic National Committee
Coolidge
Foston
Shaver
Henry Wyman
Boston
Wyman
Laver
Scharges
Dramatic Club to entertain at Shelton for sanatorium benefit
The Alpha Players' club will stage an evening of entertainment at Laurel Heights Sanatorium Shelton to aid patients and staff. Miss Isabel Gregory will sing with Miss Elizabeth Robinson accompanying. Participants include Miss Gladge Crosley Miss Gregory Paul B. Wilson Harry D. Kirkby and W. R. Kirkby. The group leaves Calvary Episcopal Church at 7 o'clock in automobiles provided by church members.
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Laurel Heights Sanatorium
Shelton
Alpha Players
Isabel Gregory
Elizabeth Robinson
Gladge Crosley
Gregory
Paul
Wilson Harry D. Kirkby
W. R. Kirkby
Calvary Episcopal Church
G O P Candidates Invited to Dinner
All Republican candidates are invited to the Eighth district get together dinner in Schwaben hall tomorrow night. John T. King is expected to be the principal speaker as the campaign launches in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwaben Hall
John T. King
Forbes Trial Set For November 24
Chicago October 14 Trial of Colonel Charles R rhes former director of the Veterans Bureau and John W Thompson contractor of St Louis and Chicago on charges of conspiracy and bribery was set for November 24 by Federal Judge Carpenter today.
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Chicago
Charles R. Rhes
Veterans’ Bureau
John W. Thompson
St Louis
Charrest
Carpenter
Pocahontas Convention Opens in Norwalk
Six hundred members of the Degree of Pocahontas gathered in Norwalk for the 30th annual convention with Mary Thomas Robins delivering the welcome. Election of officers is set for tomorrow and Mrs. Mary A Champagne, Great Pocahontas of the state, is in charge.
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Norwalk
Degree of Pocahontas
Order
Mary Thomas Robins
Mary A. Champagne
Pocahontas
Five Ward Republicans Nominate 29 Delegates in Norwalk Caucus
Norwalk voters gathered in caucus to elect 29 delegates to the town convention to be held tomorrow night. Ward meetings adopted resolutions of regret over the death of Senator Frank Brandepee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Toright
Frank B. Brandepeo
Fire at Milford causes $260 in damages
Fire believed started by a wood fire in a stove in an out building on the property of Edward Nestie on North Street Friday night caused about $260 damage. Fire officials suspect the blaze began in the stove area and spread to the out building.
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Milford
Edward Nestie
Baker Leeds Wedding to Be Beautiful Ceremony
A home wedding in Boston area today unites Miss Elizabeth Fuller Leeds and George Myron Barker. The ceremony at 4:40 pm, conducted by Dr. William Horace Day, features nuptial music by A. E. Whristein. The bridal party includes Miss Phyllis Kumiler and Miss Elizabeth Garber, with Norman Leeds Sr and Norton Ritchie as ushers, as wreaths and chrysanthemums decorate the west drawing room. After a reception, the couple plans a two week motor trip and return to 55 Hudson Street.
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Elizabeth Fuller Leeds
Norman Leeds
Boston
Yvenus
George Myron Barker
Ralph Barker
Coleman Street
Leeds
William Horace Day
United Church
E. Whristein
New Haven
Phyllis Kumiler
Dayton
Ohio
Eliabeth Garber
Mauch Chunk
Norman Leeds Sr
Norton Ritchie
New York
Benjamin Grieb
Robert Shedden
Ciay
West
Hawkins
Stratfeld
Barker
Hisbride
Wll
Hudson Street
George Edwards
Park Avenue
Miss Leeds
Mr. Baker
Miss Catherine Miller to Wed Stamford Man Tonight
Miss Catherine Day Miller of Brooklawn Park and Fredrick Tallmadge Towne of Stamford will wed at St. Augustine’s Church at 6 o’clock with Joseph Ganley officiating. The ceremony will feature Lohengrin’s wedding march and Mendelssohn during the procession, with a large guest list and reception at the Miller home to follow.
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St. Augustine’s Church
St. Augustine's Church
Catherine Day Miller
Datprhter
Guy P. M.ker
Brooklawn Park
Fredrick Tallmadge ‘Towne
Stamford
Joseph Ganley
Fritz K. Weber
George O'Brien
Mendelssohn
Alch
George Sherrill
Edmund Cleborne
Walling
Miss Deborah Glover Hosts Supper for Visiting Walter James
Local social column notes Miss Deborah N Glover of Farfield will host a supper and bridge tonight honoring Mr and Mrs Walter James visiting Colonel and Mrs William H Paulding on Penfield Road. Guests include Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Wheeler, Bertram W Ainsworth, John R Reyburn, Dutro Plumb, Charles L B Homer, I Garissis Hunter, Ellen Wheeler, Emily Porter, Amy Chid, Samuel Glover and others. The piece also mentions other social events and community notices around Stratford and Newfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah N. Glover
William Brown _ Glover
Farfield
Walter James
Walliam H. Paulding
Penfield Road
Miss
I. Garissis Hunter
Ellen RK
Wheeler
Emily Porter
Amy Chid
Samuel Glover
James
Demand for Tickets Presages Success for Grand Opera
Tickets for the San Carlo Grand Opera Company’s engagement at the New Lyric Theatre went on sale last week. Early reservations indicate a highly successful run as demand is expected to be heavy today. Manager Hickey urges prompt purchases to secure seats and accommodate patrons seeking theatre party arrangements, noting social interest and the chance to enjoy both music and drama.
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San Carlo
Hickey
Harvest Dance Hosted by D M Read Company Social Committee
The Harvest Dance at Odd Fellows Hall on Broad Street featured pumpkins witches and owls as decor with novelty dances. Mrs Williams sang while cider and doughnuts were served. committee members Nellie Lavender Larry Kermode Gene Supple Mary Clark Blanche Murrey Mildred Carroll FE Johnson and others oversaw arrangements and entertainment.
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D. M. Read Company
Odd Fellows
Broad Street
S N E T Officials Planning for 1925 Bridgeport
Officials of the Southern New England Telephone Bridgeport district discussed 1826 extension and building needs at the Alonguis club. They stated no major Bridgeport expansions are planned next year as current equipment meets several years of demand.
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Southern New England Telephone Co
Bridgeport
Alonguis Club
Tne
Pretty Wedding Solemnized in Wilton Church
Miss Leona Winnitread Becker wed William A. Frankenbach at St. Matthews Episcopal Church Wilton in a formal ceremony officiated by Rev James Strong D D Organist Edward M Jackson and singer lise Gies provided music Elaborate decorations featured southern smilax greenery and a floral chancel The couple plans a Southampton home after a wedding trip Frankenbach local florist and commander of Malcolm Ross Post American Legion led by his brother as best man and ushers. a large reception followed at the bride’s parents home.
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St. Matthews Episcopal Church
Wilton
Leona Winnitread Becker
A. ©. Wecker
Broadview
William A. Frankenbach
Southampton
James Strong
Edward M. Jackson
Norvalk
Lise Gies
Staten Island
Killarney
Wilhelmina, Raab
Elise
Vetus Frankenbach
A. J. Raab
Leslie Loom
Mrs Misch Named Presidential Elector in Rhode Island
Mrs Misch of Providence named as Republican presidential elector for Rhode Island. R J, a frequent visitor in this city, had spoken at several meetings and is cited as the elector nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misch
Caesar Misch
Providence
R.J
Rhode Island
Births and marriages in city records read aloud
Vital statistics list multiple births with parents and addresses across October dates including William Boyd at 215 Midland Avenue and Isadore Zeidel at 770 Maplewood Avenue, plus several other newborns and parental pairs. Marriage licenses cover George Potter with Wilma Marcincin and Cornelius Witzpatrick with Gertrude M., among others, listing ages and street addresses.
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William
Jeane Boyd
Midland Avenue
Lilly Crowther
Cedar Strees
David
Jennie Jones
Stratford Avenue
Herman
Anna Curley
Beechwood Avenue
Daventon
August
Marion Hen
East
Washington Avenue
Isadore
Mary Zeidel
Maplewood Avenue
Carl
Fredia Hrondeson
Seaview Avenue
George
Amelia Hoyt
DeForest Avenue
Daughte Stephen
Mary Zabarowski
Boxtwick Avenue
Cqelsberg
Harry
Helen Nemath
Hancock Avenue
Francis
Hifa Siabh
Howard Avenue
Manuel
Margaret Nash
Newfield
Avenue
Fred
Beatries Waite
East Main Street
Sen
Douglas
Ruth McPhee
Dewey Street
John
Loretta Kronenberg
Ogden Street
Arthur
Elsie Frank
North Avenue
Ian
Edward
Eunice Wheeler
Mg Street
Oscar
Helen Kuehner
Albert Street
George Potter
Jane Street
Wilma Marcincin
Brooks Street
Cornelius Witzpatrick
Ad Avenue
Gertrude M
Catherine Street
Dennis
Easton
W. Mintell
Stillman Street
McGuire
Golden EH Street
Aurilla la Pierre
Curtis Avenue
Emil GC. Donner
Harriet Street
Ethel May
Kraft
Remington Avenue
Joseph Marcone
Deacon Street
Josephine Paoletta
Berkshire Avenue
Sebastian Bernard
Sophie Wfiw
Brooklyn
Kisses Considered Unclean in Japan Film Policy
Harlemiene News notes that motion pictures shown in Japan omit kissing scenes because kissing is deemed unclean and untimely. Western conventions for nudity and painting are not acceptable in Japanese art works.
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Japan
Harlemiene News
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Forbes
Pocahontas Convention
Newspaper Dachive
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Smilax
Thomas Roberson
Columbia
Catherine Miller
Edmund Clehorne
Wallingford
Anne Mwinnerton
Elzabeth Foster
Margaret, Price
Nashvile
Tenn
Mary Colt
Harttori
Miser
Guy P. Miller
Towne
Reginald Parks
Greenwich
Esther Colt
Farrington
Frederick Fallmadge Towne
F. C. Bonsack
Dutra Plumb
Fairfield
St. Louis
George P. Brett
Greenfield Hill
New York City
Henry 4. Verry
Southport
Edward H. Roberts
Minneapolis
John Stern 2
Stratford
Red Cross
Warner Institute
Lafayette Street
Frank T. Staples
Charles Evans
Lulu Farivt
A. GC. Fones
Joan Sterling
Thomas Wall
Henry Street
Ellis Island
Parent-Teacher Association
HE. B. Fecht
Women's Patriotic Society
TD. W. Barstow
Poplar Street
Alexeder Alison
First Presbyterian Church
The
Delphian Society
JG. C. Payne
George Bushnell
Spencer
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Letter Carriers’ Association
Andrew Hoge
Marlon Street
St. A.nn's Dramatic Club
Ritz
Walter Garrity
Mer
Bridgeport Art League
Wilton Church
Catherine Treyaeras
Myrtle Avenue
Louis and
Wraheih Fichad
Willow Street
John and
Jennie Boucher
Hangock Avenue
Che D
Baby Jean
Chippendale Electric
Hudson
Stumes
Paris
Biarritz
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