Suspended Patrolman Restored as Inquiry Continues
An executive session of the police department disciplinary committee led by Commissioners Anderson and Calhounnes restored Patrolman Joseph Ratezenburger to duty while continuing the probe into drinking charges. Witnesses testified but offered no substantiating evidence. A separate unfounded claim linked a canvas cover disappearance to the officer, with no basis found. The next meeting date was not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Frank Anderson
Philo Calhounnes
Fottceman Raizen- Yurger
Tare
North End
Rev D B MacQueen Elected State Baptists President
Nanburt October 17 delegates from Baptist churches across the state gathered for the 104th annual Baptist Connecticut convention at the local Baptist church. Rev D B MacQueen, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bridgeport, was chosen president and Hart Prindle of Stronsvere named treasurer with Rev MM W Alag of Hartford and other officers appointed. The convention runs through tomorrow with morning and evening sessions and about 150 delegates in attendance.
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Nanburt
Bevy
Bridgeport
State Banist Association
Cing
Hart B. Prindle
Stronsvere
Tey Vrank
Connecticut
Haines to Clean Up State Rum Ring in Personal Drive
Prohibition enforcement Commissioner Haines plans a two day Connecticut visit to press enforcement amid bribery allegations against state official MacAuliffe and his dismissal. He has led cleanups in New York City and Pittsburgh, yielding hundreds of arrests. He will meet J. T. Campaign Enos of Simsbury to ensure state and federal cooperation and remove MacAuliffe from cases now in U.S. attorney hands.
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Haines
Connecticut
McAuliffe
Eno
Washington
Qet
MacAuliffe
New York City
Pittsburgh
Baines
J. 7
Simsbury
Xeo
Thomas MacAuliffe
Tra
Aijcyeed
MaMauliffe
Prohibition
MehKenzie
Prohibition Enforcement Bureau
McAllifte
U.S
Saloon Keeper Gets Sixty Day Jail Term and 500 Dollar Fine
John Vogorasi, saloon keeper of 802 Perbroke street, arrested five times on liquor charges, was fined 500 dollars and sentenced to sixty days in jail by Judge Boardman. The case followed a raid on nine occasions, with no appeal filed. The extreme penalty reflects his long criminal record and repeated violations.
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Boardman
John Vogorasi
Perbroke Street
Forzorasi
U S Vocational School Closed After Sanitation Probe
Washington officials closed the Berkley pre vocational school at Beaton after a visit by the Veteran Bureau director. Fifty veterans attended, deemed unsanitary and unhealthy, with government services reportedly unused. One student aged 73, William Blackburn of Lynn Mass, was listed on the rolls as enrolled after years of government training at taxpayer cost.
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Washington
Oph Shuiders
Berkley
Beaton
Irerhes
Veteran’ Bureau
Harber
Studant
Mik
Rollin
Porbed
Wiliam Blackburn
Lynn
Mass
Forbes
Blackburn
City urged to bank all beach rent and retire bonds
The Park Board urged the Common Council to channel ten years of rents from Pleasure Beach lessees Ingersoll Engineering and Construction into a fund for future improvements. If improvements are not accepted, the rentals totaling about 200.60 would be applied to extinguish city bonds.
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Ingersoll Ugineering and Construction Company
Youth 17 Charged With Assault on 44 Year Old Girl
In Bridgeport a 17 year old and an unnamed companion are charged after allegedly taking a 14 year old girl to the Moonlight Cafe where both consumed liquor. The girl became intoxicated and the party then moved to a local hotel. Police say the 17 year old, Harry W. Settleton, was later arrested. Continues on page two.
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Bridgeport
Harry W. Settleton
Calon Rado Avenue
Taig
Moonlight
Emgivest
Hguer
Young Nettleton
Wettietoi v
Sunda
New Rochelte
Beluga
Liquor raid reveals subway pipe system in city basement
A liquor raid exposed an underground pipe network running beneath a grocery on Yston Street. Investigators described a complex layout extending into a cellar with a stone feature and wooden partition. Officers detained suspect Sam Picene Saturday night and later cited him with charges after an initial appearance.
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Sam Picene
Bureau of Investhce
Veined On Pass PSST Connie Teacher’s Lookin’
Reading fragments show scattered phrases about a pass and a teacher named Connie. The content lacks a coherent event, dates, or places to form a complete news item. No clear人物 or organizations are established.
Unions Defy Government Over Rail Strike Threat
Chicago dispatch reports railroad owners and unions clashing over wage cuts and a potential general rail strike. Samuel Felton of Chicago Great Western helps frame a stance opposing a government backed wage reduction, while urging deeper rate cuts to avert work stoppages.
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Chicago
fAsandigtad Proce
Fio
Association of Railroads
Samuel Felton
Chicago Great Western
Railroad Labor Board
Tahar Brotherhoody
Faber Bom
Brother Hoods
Harding Mandate To Roads And Workers Follows Meeting
President Harding outlined an administration program to address the transportation tie up set for Oct 20 after meetings with officials from all affected agencies. The roads and workers mandate was dispatched to Chicago that night. Railroad Labor Board Chairman R. M. Barton, present at the White House, was sent to Chicago to help avert the crisis.
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Barton
Labor Board
Chicago
Washington
Harding
R. M. Barton
U. S. Railroad Labor Board
White House
Local Train Men Divided Over Strike Impact
Local New Haven railroad workers split on striking action as older employees show reluctance while younger men favor following Brotherhood orders. A Telegraph/Interstate Commerce Commission briefing notes 860 trainmen in the city could be laid off and rail shipments of perishables could feel the impact if a nationwide strike proceeds. Officials at the White House and in federal agencies express cautious optimism about averting a stoppage.
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Rowe
John J. Rowe
Noble Avenue
Hig Confreres
Toa Wites
Seston
Interstate Commerce Commission
C. ©. McChord
Intersite Commerce Commission
White House
Chicago
Burton
Holis
Stelke
George B. Christian
Naton
William E Crow Named Successor to Senator Knox
Governor Spreml announced state senator Wilhelm E Crow of Toinatown as successor to the late United States Senator Philander Knox. Crow, 51, has served in the State Senate since 1907 and is a Republican. he is a lawyer by training with roots in a rural county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Crow
Knox
Pat A Oelpnta
Wilhevernor Spreml
Wilhem Eb, Crew
Toinatown
Tis i
United States
Philanderhase Kans
Sprehl
Crow
Senate
Crow Fra Lwyer
Bhute Senate
Repubican
Nite
Waynenburs
Walter of Cheshire Named U S Marshal
A garbled report from Cheshire indicates Walter has been named U S Marshal. The notice mentions approval by senior officials and references Oxford and Seanders Mc-Leahl in unclear details. The fragmentary text includes names and positions but is too damaged to confirm exact roles or dates.
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Warten Gtn
Huth Janel Voultep
Cheshire
Stacey Marshal
William Moron
Oxford
Walton
Salateni
Colonel Spencer Borden Dies of Heart Disease
Woodstock Oct. 17 Colonel Spencer Borden 72 noted manufacturer and chemist of Sill River Massachusetts died suddenly of heart disease at the Woodstock Inn. He was linked with Themes A. Ellison in his survey work and helped organize a major New England business venture. A breeder of Morgan and Arabian horses he was prominent and promoted the first horse endurance race ever held in New England.
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Woodstock .T
Spencer Borden
Sill River
Mans
Woodstock Inn
Borden
A. Ellison
Hig
New England
Della Peratta to Head Delegation of Italy at Washington Conference
Rome reported that Della Peratta was chosen to head Italy's delegation to the Washington conference on armament limitation and questions connected with peace and security, with details learned today.
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Rome
Three Arrested on Liquor Law Charges
Police yesterday charged three individuals with liquor law violations. Michael Ramoniski of 1784 Senita Main was among those taken into custody last night along with two others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ramoniski
Uncertain Meetings Probe Plan To Avert Strike
In Chicago on October 17 officials from the A F of L allied rail unions debate final action before a planned strike. B M Jewell of the railway employes department urges restraint but anticipates a walkout unless a decisive vote curbs dissent. Clerks chief Fitzgerald may sway clerical members, yet big unions seem bent on the strike if voting precedes the vote.
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Cricago
Camoctasedl
Proms-Wheeler
Tsble Shir Brotherhoods
Switchmen
Siersa
General Cil
Rtke
Jeadera
Shop Crafts
B. NM. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Jewell
Thia Council
Elekt Wnione
iFitzgerald
Rail executives doubt general walkout amid strike talks
Chicago officials say a general walkout has not been ordered and doubt it will occur. A high official, who declined to be named, and J C Hilick, general manager of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, share the belief that union leaders won’t call a strike now.
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Chicago
Yal
J.C. Ghilck
Chicago, Milwaukee, and
St. Paul
Auto Trucks Stand In For City Food Supply In Strike
Bridgeport authorities consider using commercial motor vehicles to supply the city with food during a railroad strike. About 2,000 registered trucks, from half to seven tons, could meet city needs, with Henry Bresky & Sons among top wholesalers ready to stock food for a month if the strike continues. A New Haven Chamber plan may form to coordinate action by local manufacturers and merchants.
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Bridgeport
Ballantyne
Mataride
Une
Casa
Mora
Une Af Cainmerer
Ghare
Fae
Carrins
Castain Moore Baer
Guise
Henry Bresky & Sons
Ie Ae Tro
Maine
St Ot
ADE Chamber of Commerce
Discu
Lewsard Prien
Vinerm
Assecattony
Willian 2
Hil
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Ratzenburger
D. B. Macqueen
State Baptists
John Fogorasi
Waterloo
Fogorasi
Dureux
U. S. Vocational School
Park Board
Heyer Aline
Jmerni
Wbaity
Bowde
Wbtemotare, AM
Qider
Walter
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