Town Chairman McGuinness Leads Party Campaign Effort
Republicans and Democrats in Liberty form campaign plans for city elections. McGuinness re elected Democratic chair with Small as secretary and Moran as treasurer. A 24 member GOP finance panel is formed under Burdick with district chairs proposing names. Edelman absent. Connor to act as treasurer pro tem. campaign staff to meet Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repud- Leens
John McGuinness
Michael J. Small
Willian J Moran
Albert Tibball
Bishth
George Flynt
Gesgiog
Gellacher
Saventh
Wiliam P. Kirk
Bss
Fred Stwater
Mave - Wil
Attorntus John A. Cornell
Hugh J. Lavery
James BE
Murphy
Republian
Liberty
Alfred J W. Burdick
J. Alex H. Robinson
Edelman
Otto K. Edelman
Arthur Connor
Berte
Frederick W. Behrens
Detective in Seymour plant aids liquor enforcement case
New Haven October 18—Harry Sansabrine, a private detective, testified in Superior Court that by mingling with workers at Seymour Manufacturing in Seymour he obtained evidence leading to liquor aid from State police in the Naugatuck Valley last August. He said Suwak of 22 Third Street Seymour is charged with liquor violations and had liquor at his home given by Sansabrine or a intermediary. The trial adjourned due to two State policemen absent, to be resumed tomorrow.
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New Haven
Seymour
Harry Sansabrine
Naugathca Valley
Supsabrino
Arnon A. Alling
Harry Suwak
Third Street
Suwek
Sansabrino
Saensabrine
King Sees Hughes and Wadsworth as 1924 Candidates
Washington October 18 Senator King Democrat U S and William McAdoo head the Democratic ticket while Charley Hughes the Republican. King expects Republican convention to endorse the administration and notes disarmament as the sole achievement. He favors sending a commission to Russia to resume diplomatic relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Hughes
W’adoo
Washington
Democrat
U.ah
Willem McAdoo Id
Democratic National Nex
Charley E. Jinghes
Republican
Repurbican
Russa
Chinaman Bets His All on Zev in Derby Hope
In Norwich on October 18 a Chinese cook at an American stable faced narcotics charges after being unable to post 1500 bonds. United States Commissioner Burl Mathewson released him on his own recognizance to see the $100,000 Derby race, promising to return to jail after the event while his life savings, about 4000, were gambled on Zev.
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Norwich
Zev
Papyrus
Wite Mar
United States
Burl Mathewson
New London
Belmont Track
Mar
Huge Rum Bribery Conspiracy Found
Federal agents rounded up eleven alleged conspirators in New York and New Jersey, claiming $86,000 in bribes to stop enforcement of prohibition and allow illicit liquor flows. Fifty four saloon suits were filed to padlock venues as authorities pledge more actions. Names include J Marty Foley and Emanuel Hibenbein among others, with charges of bribery and conspiracy.
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Federgas
Washington
Pennsylvania
Prohibition
New Jersey
New York
New York City
United States
Hayward
J. Marty Foley
Senator Edwards
Herbert Katy
Paterson Brewing and Malting Company
Edward Butler
Peter Breier Brewing Company
Elizabeth
Harry Kulles
Hygeia Brewing Company
Passaic
N. J
George Seveber
Rising Sun — Brewing Company
Weary Treenfield
Emanuel Hibenbein
Hernan J. Goldman
Theodore Schwartzmin
Herman Chemical Company
Brooklyn
Willan Nathan
Hoboken
Leo Zackarort
Connecticut State Expenses 1922 Compared With 1913
Connecticut state government spending in 1922 reached 20,050,565 dollars, about twice 1913’s 10,712,545, with 1916 at 9,975,632. Per capita cost was 13.97, versus 8.21 in 1918 and 8.18 in 1915, while revenue surpassed expenses by 127 per capita. Public debt and property taxes weighed on receipts. figures differ from Washington and New Jersey.
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George EL Manning
Washington
Connecticut
New Jersey
U. S.census Bureau
New Jerseys
Magician Challenges Spiritualist in Psychic Prize Test
New York Oct 18 The Res Mrs Joss K Stewart of Cleveland failed in a second demonstration before scientists while magician Joseph Dunninger exposed methods used to fake life after death claims He duplicated the writing on which she based her claim and the committee prepares findings expected tomorrow or Saturday Stewart plans another attempt and returns to Cleveland to resume pastor duties at First Independent Church
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New York
Joss K. Stewart
Cleveland
Scientific American
Stewart
Joseph Dunninger
Sstewart
Dunninger
Price
J Gardens
Stewiet
Spirioually
Ned Wayburn
Long Island
Lower Broadway
Shoe
First Independent Church
Bridgeport Charter Debate Highlights Rising Costs
Bridgeport officials hear William R. Webster of Bridgeport Brass argue the proposed city charter will create a better and cheaper government. He laments rising municipal costs and antiquated administration, suggesting civil service and competition drive efficiency. discussion continues on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C
William R. Webster
Bridgeport Brass Company
Bridgeport
Mr. Webster
Webster
Take Employes Into Confidence Says C F Dietz
In Harrisburg the Bridgeport president Carl F Dietz advised Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce members that keeping workers informed eases changes. He urged calling workers in or visiting them to explain the reasons behind reorganizations or shifts in wages and hours, stressing transparency over wage details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Penn
Carl F. Metz
Bridgeport Company
Bridgeport
Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce
Dietz
Claims Committee Meeting Hears Tax Questions
The claims committee of the common council met at City Hall last night to hear taxpayer concerns over property taxes and related financial matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Bullet Proof Vest Suit Filed Over Failure in New York
In New York on October 15 a man named Potter sues for 20000 after a "bullet-proof" vest failed to stop a bullet. He alleges the vest produced severe injuries requiring surgery. Defendants include United States Armor Corporation and the Bullet-Proof Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Scenu
Flerpont Otter
Potter
United States Armor Corporation
Bullet-Proof Corporation
Court Hearing on Library Transfer Today Sets Massive Changes
The city seeks to sell Burrourdlibrary quarters at Malin and John to City National Bank for 500000 to fund a new three-building library program. If approved, plans include a modern main library, potential site near the High school, and a new bank building, with a City hall land swap in Main and State streets. Judge Haines will decide this morning after hearings by City Attorney Cormoil.
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Malin
John
National
Jrank D. Haines
Superior Court
Henry A. Bishop
Joh
Unitedehuren
Ncation
bLyon Terrace
Library Board
Klein
Bighop
Haines
Ita
City National Bank Iis Anzing
Main
John Saute
Te Library Board
Ciy
Joh A. Cormoil
Carl Foster
Mellon Hopes For Tax Reduction At Next Congress
In a letter to Senator Varria of Georgia, Secretary Mellon expressed hope that Congress may reduce taxes in the next session. He noted the Treasury’s program is not yet finalized but expects possible relief if Congress avoids extraordinary expenditures. He also indicated repeal of the telegram tax could be considered in the program.
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Washington
Mrereetary Mellon
Viarria
Georgia
Gongreas
Secretary of the Treasury Aard
The
Treasury
Congresa
IK State Police Sergeants Named Kelly Promoted
State Police commission appointed six new sergeants including John C. Kelly of Ridgefield and Clizfars N. Gorgas of Hartford area. Other appointees are Willard B. Bushy, Russell I. Harmon, Albert S. Fields, and Williams. Two sergeant vacancies remain to be filled under 1923 legislature. Sergeant Gorgas and Kelly are praised for aiding recent murder cases, notably the Topstone case and related inquiries in Litchfield and Waterbury areas.
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State Police Commission
John C. Kelly
Ridgefield
Ridgefield Barracks
Clizfars N. Gorgas
Hartford
State Police
Willard B. Bushy
New Tuyen
Russell I. Harmon
Statford
Albert S. Fields
Brooklyn Williams
Topstone
Joan Nondone
George Woltz
Topatone
Waaile Sringle
Waterbury
Harold Maddocks
Roxbury
Litchfield
Melly
Maddocks
New York
Federal agents meet Chief Wheeler in Hartford
Federal Prohibition enforcement agents from across Connecticut met with Chief Enforcement Agent James J. Wheeler in Hartford to discuss strict enforcement of the 18th amendment and conduct within the enforcement squad. Wheeler denied any special significance to the conference amid ongoing suspicions about J Willis Mills, who faces malfeasance charges and a Hartford bond warrant.
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Ason
J. Willis Mills
New Britain
Waterbury
Hartford
Brakes Put On Military Move in Germany Crisis
Berlin dispatch reports Saxony severed diplomatic ties with Bavaria and dismissed its chargé d affaires while Bavaria refuses to recognize a new Saxon minister while the Communist party remains in Saxony's ministry. Stresemann seeks compromise as Stressemann’s cabinet strains under socialist opposition and French pressure. Reichswehr units move to back federal authority amid rising tensions.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Bavaria
Saxony
Sax-on
Dresden
Karl E. von Wiegand
Red Sax
Ony
Poincare
von Hoesch
Strestmenn
Streaemann
France
Mmary Mogsulen
Stresemann
Tron
Rabe
Mueller
Reichswehr
Prussia
Port Chester Fire Company Marks 100th Birthday Parade
Port Chester celebrates the centennial of the Putnam Street Steamer Volunteer Fire Company with a massive parade. About 5,600 volunteer firemen from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut towns participated before an estimated 45,000 spectators. Prominent state and county officials attended the review in Liberty Square as police from multiple jurisdictions coordinated the event.
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Long Hin
Devon Baby
Milford
Bharnum
Bethel
Westport
Percy V. Beonybacker
Prohibition
James 2. Wheeler
Hartford
Connecticut Volunteer Fire Companies
Port Chexter Company
Herman
Aold
Salisbury
Kilteather Cleat Company
New Haven
Lloyd-George
Abraham Duneoln
Springfield
New York
American Legion
Magican
Lewis
Crissinger
Edwar B. Wallace
San Brancisco
Behal
Secretary of
The
Treasury
Mellon
Congrexe
Halwyon
Fole
Coney Island
King
Hughes
McAdoo
Port Chester Fire Company
Pohl Curster
N.Y
Unes
Putnam Steamer Volunteer Company
Port Chester
Ftirenyon
Ceem
Jerkey
Connecticut
Connecicut
Playlne
Amurtcan
Huntag
Port Chuster
Liberty Square
New York State
Bate
Webb tells story of wife's death to grand jury
Charles Webb husband of Gertruda Gorman Webb testified before the grand jury in White Plains on the death at the Westchester Baltimore Country Club described as mysterious. Dr William Meyer and Mrs Webb's uncle William T Hunter also testified after waivers of immunity were signed. Webb said letters and papers in a briefcase would prove their married life was not tranquil and nurses’ testimony were sought regarding a suspected poison.
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White Plains
Charlies Webb
Gertruda
Gorman Webb
Westchester Bliimore Country Club
Webb
William J. Meyer
William T, Hunter
Kilfeather Gigar Co Enters Bankruptcy in New Haven
New Haven October 18 John P Ellfeather cigar manufacturer and builder of the Kilfeather building at Meadow and South Water streets filed voluntary bankruptcy petition in United States court today. Schedules show liabilities of 682399.75 and assets of 478454. Real estate valued at 427000. Trade names of the three cigars manufactured by Kilfeather listed as of no value.
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New Haven
John P. Ellfeather
Cimar
Kilfeather
Meadow and
South Water Street
United States
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Burdick
Chinaman
Gure
Brass Company
C.F. Dietz
Claims Commites
Deal—Library Board
Kelly
Clifford Gorgas
Federal Agents OF State
Chief Wheeler
Lagent Wheeler
Aent
Wick Niquor
Milis
SEVER
Mesa Re-Electuaux
Democratic Armada Af Communities
Charles 4. Decker
Junior Charber
Commieree
Stratford Min
Sia
Phelan
Shelton Man
Connesticut Company
Red Opt
Archinst Trolley Company
Ruport
Jove Secret of Happiness
Supreme Chaplain
K. of C
New Daven Rilroad
Blind Peopley Mutual Welfare League
Horace Joney
Royal Academy
W. FR. Webster
Bridgeport’ Brass Company
Bridgendtt Brass Company
State C
Munich
Notre: Dame
Brinceton
John McGraw
Reich
Kilfeather Gigar CO
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