Murderer Schutte Hanged After Connecticut Killings
Emil Schutte, condemned for the 1915 Ball family murders in Haddam, was hanged at Connecticut State Prison after entering the death chamber with two red roses. He spoke no statement, uttering only farewell as the trap fell. Medical staff and chaplains witnessed the execution, which followed a Middlesex County grand jury indictment.
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Fmil Schutte
Ball
Connecticut
Schutte
Calmoni
Edward G. Fox
Perry B. Battey
Emil Schutte
Shailervilly
Haddom
Middlesex County
Joseph
Mary MN. Ball
Jacob
Connecticut River
Burnaca
Grand Surv
Schatte
Tennityart 9
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Ths Charact
Fire in Submarine R-4 At San Pedro Base
Fire aboard the submarine R-4 at the San Pedro base in Los Angeles was reopened and the flames restrained after a late night blaze. Initial losses were placed near 370,000 dollars as crew members evacuated and the commander ordered battle lines drawn to protect men from fumes.
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Cal
San Pedro
Joss
F.C. Sterman
Hall Murder Probe Reboots Under New Attorney
New Jersey murder investigation restarts with Wilbur Mott as lead prosecutor in Hall Miles case. McGraw in Trenton appoints Somerset’s Beekman and Middlesex’s Strickler to step aside, Mason and Parker assigned as aides as probes reset.
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Beekman
Stricker
Mott
Ellis Parker
New Brunswick
N. I
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Wilbu
A. Mott
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Attorny General McGraw
Trenton
Punty Y
Bonar Law gains seals of office in King George presence
In Hackensack New Jersey on October 8 Associated Press reports a swift jury trial begins for George Cline motion picture location director May Alles Thornton and Charles Scullion linked to the August murder of actor John Bergen. Detailing admissibility battles and statements, the article notes testimony by Bergen county detective Nathan Allyn and prosecutor McCarthy. Separately in London Baner Fay accepts seals, becomes British premier after Conservative gathering, outlines policy toward Empire trade and defense.
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N. J
Associated Press
State Tonight
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May Alles Thornton
Charles Scullion
Gling
John Bergen
Geelston
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Bergen
Miss Thornton
Scullion
Nathan Allyn
Bergen County
London
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King George
Buckingham Palace
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Closed Car Show At Bridgeport Draws Auto Fans
Bridgeport hosts its third annual Closed Car Show at the Slate Armory starting yesterday afternoon with doors opening again at 12:30. The display earns praise for its diverse models and spacious floor layout as exhibitors from J L Mille Studabaker Standard Motors Maxwell Chandler and others showcase preferred closed cars amid upbeat music and steady deliveries.
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Armory
Slate Armory
Bridgeport Automotive Association
J. L. Mille
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Standard Motors Corporation
Maxwell and Chandler
Peck & Lines Company
Chevrolet
Haynes
Pawlets & Company, Inc
Overland
Packard Bridgeport Moors, Inc
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John C. Matzice
Nash
Mormon-Fairfeld Company
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Erwin M. Jennings Company
Hudson, Tessex, Mércer, Winton
Stevens-Curyea
Arthur ‘As Sark Company
Bulck, Merrlessy
L. J. Carro! Motors Company
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Brearley, Inc
Chandler, Claveland
He Blige Tryben Garage, Inc
Dodge Bros
Cara
Navy Day at Bridgeport Welcomes Submarines Arrival
Submarines R-92 and B-8 from New London will arrive off Bridgeport harbor for Navy Day events. A welcome committee from the Chamber of Commerce Rotary Lions and Junior Chamber will greet the vessels. The boats will be open for inspection from 10 to 12 oclock.
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Yorktown
New London
Wolfe
Chamber of Commerce
Ghoree C. Waldo, Jr. Presdent
Rotary Club
Cho Birzer
Lions Clubs
Tarence O. Lister
Junior Chamber of Commeres
Albert W. Smith
Naval Ree
Veterana of
Orelan
American Legion
Hiapewation
Tan
Union
Patriotism Plea by Denby Spurs Crew to the Test
The Gloucester Henry Ford schooner races the Canadian Bluenose in the international challenge. Secretary Denby and Mrs Raymond urged mutineers to sail again, earning a fighting finish as Morrissey and Walters lead close, tense action amid questions on sail area and the night’s events.
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Gloucseter
Mats
Associated Press
Secretary of the Navy
Henry Ford
Gloucester
Bluenose
Canada
Morrissey
Clayton Morrissey
Curnes
Angus Walters
Angus
Iimaelt
Henry Lord
Walters
Tronby
Secretary Weeks Attacks Pacifist Fervor in 1914 Era
Secretary Weeks denounces pacifist groups and their calls for universal peace, urging Americans to remember the harsher lesson of World War I. He criticizes disarmament advocates and argues the nation must strengthen military readiness to protect democracy. (Continued on Pace Two.)
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Whadson Wilson
America
Bette
O. Phi
Branford Man Shoots Self After Police Siege
Branford resident Oscar Blumeqvist 36 barricaded in his home firing at officers, then killed himself as police forced entry. Investigators said he left a message to his family on the wall. wife and two children fled the house during the standoff. A bystander report noted earlier gunfire and shots aimed at service vehicles. Medical examiners determined death by self infliction, with firearms found at the scene. Local authorities continued the investigation.
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Oscar Blumquist
Brasford
Rleading
Tour House
Oscar Blumeqvist
Interix
Velpe
Blumquis Duud
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Tle
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Stere
Condladles
Sutte
Curtain Wilkens
Artur McQuyen
Blumaquist
Denty Bexsyense
Aimen
Joel IL
Architects Seek City High School Builder
The Education Board heard seven local and two outside architects propose for the $490000 high school project. After lengthy questions the board split 4 to 4 on moving to elect an architect, with challengers supporting and opponents opposing. Leo n Asheim spoke of qualifications citing prior school work. Ely highlighted experience on Sheridan, Whiter, Franklin and other high schools.
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New York
Board of Education
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McGovern
Burns
Cutting
Clark
Speer
Wilson
So Asta
Spanomeek
Aposal
Architectural Speciatista
Tk Wav
Leon Asheim
Ashein
Aubernt
Ely
Sheridan
Whiter
Franklin
South Avenue
Hard Avenue
Margaret Matrtly Ford
North End
Sewfield Mbrary
South End
30000 Cases of Rum on Way to Bootleggers
New York reports 30000 cases of whiskey moved toward bootleggers during the Purge era. Prohibition officers say consignments slipped from Mississippi to New York amid efforts to halt rum running. Zone Chief Anpleby vows crackdown on illicit liquor shipments to rattle smugglers and intercept criminals.
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New York
Nelorminge
Last Chance to Get Yale Army Tickets
Fragmented notice warns the public about a late sale of Yale Army tickets. It mentions a limited number of seats and a first come, first served approach at a venue, with details unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Milford struck by five minute windstorm and flood
A violent wind storm tore through Milford center last night lasting about five minutes. A dome of a Plymouth church was hurled 100 feet while a 75 foot steeple fell. A barn on Orange Street was blown 40 feet into a residence. Trees and windows were driven by hail and rain. School pupils fled as windows shattered. Stores in Stratford Center flooded by cloud burst.
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Devon
Tr Weandman
Parsons
Aterm
Daven
Woodmont
Aither
Jacob Witten
Ohange
Elvi Walker
Williams Yard
William Steigla
Seasion
Central Grammer School
Gorham
Cherey Street
Kelly
Milford Storm Destroys Church and Docks Amid Severe Tempest
A historic Milford storm battered the town with hurricane force winds and heavy rain. Lightning struck the Plymouth Congregational Church demolishing the seventy five foot steeple and damaging the dome. Trees were uprooted, a barn collapsed and a cow was injured fatally. Power and telephone lines were snapped, leaving streets in darkness. Flooded shores halted shipping and caused widespread property damage along the harbor and riverbanks.
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Oldsat
Bridgeport
Widord
Bridgewort
Cooperation Werther
William J. Meats
Gsidexrees
Fueke
Pequonnock
Pembroke Stroet
Stratford Ayame
Cammit
Jury acquits woman who shot her lover in Kansas City
A Kansas City jury acquitted a woman of the murder charge in the shooting of her lover, with the court scene marked by delayed deliberations and crowd applause as the verdict was announced. The trial centered on the relationship and the accused’s defense of self defense amid intimate partner tensions.
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Anderson
Fiat
Grahors
Cloudburst Floods Stratford Stores Across Center
A heavy rainstorm flooded Stratford Center area tonight with water up to three feet deep under the railway viaduct. Emergency crews responded as stores faced water damage and access was limited along Akustrest Street near the church.
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Piilroa
Akustrest
Stratford Center
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