Stratford sewer assessment plan faces council delay
Stratford officials hear an initiative petition to repeal and audit sewer charges. Critics claim re assessment would burden taxpayers, while council defers a decision and plans public hearings.
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Stratford
Robert B Turney
Arthur J. Dahlin
Resisttar
Gustav Brush
Agu
Gus
coun‘Ei
Sewer ‘Commission
Torgether
Govriei Chiurman
Donald Lummis
Political rallies list of Republican and Democratic events
A dated roster of political rallies and meetups including Republican gatherings on October 1 through November 3 at venues on State street Norman street and other districts with speakers J W Husted Merritt King Wilder Kilpatrick and Italian German and German voters groups. Democratic event noted October 17 at Cassin State street with Pat Hiri Spellacy and Archibald AtcNeil Jr.
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Hull State Street
J. W Husted
New York
Jate ‘T King
Simeon Pease
L. Wilder
Pitth
Norman
Wilder
W. F. D. Kilpatrick
John 7
Oing
Tariff
Bridgepore High School
Merritt
Hiram ‘Bingham
John Thiting
State Street
John Wesley Wills
John T. Kins
Merettt
Schwapen Halk Greneh
John I. King
Germania Wall
Matin Street
Seventh
Elstth
Linwood Avenue
Charles A. Templeton
Frank BE. Healy
Frederick WW. Salmon
John Ty King
Princis A. Palotti
Armory Athletic Club
Main Street
Pally
Francis A. Palotti
Casinn
Pat Hiri
Mississippi
Thomas J. Spellacy
David E. PreGerale
Archibald AtcNeil, Jr
Dredging Fleet Arrives to Work on Harbor Here
The Sresteing eer of the P Sanford Ross Dredging company of Jersey City arrives yesterday to start harbor dredging. The fleet includes four dredges with multiple yards of capacity and a deck pump for 190000 gallons of water. Work on laying the ranges will begin today under contract with the Way department. An inspector from the district engineer's Providence office visited yesterday with instructions.
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P. Sanford Ross Dredging Company
Jersey City
Way Department
Providence
Schutte Hanged In State Prison
Schutte, held in Middlesex County jail, was tried in Middletown Superior Court for the Ball family murders. Julius Schutte testified against his father recounting the 1938 arson and killings. Emil Schutte claimed Julius threatened him. Verdict guilty in first degree. sentenced to hang April 10. Appeals and reprieve proceedings followed through 1944 with multiple stays and a retrial attempt finally denied.
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Robert T. Hurley
Schutte
Middlesex County
Bad Dam
LeDus
We Superior Court
Middletown
S Vlé
Julius
Bull
Ff Emil Schutte
Ball
Tudge William
Maltaie
Counsell
Tudge Maltaie
Supreme d Court Wa
Everett J. Laie
Seluthe
Thy Supreme Court
Conrn
Luke
Sellutte
ATS
HLS
John P. Kellora
Superior Court
Acw
Kelloge
Covernoy Lake
Tor Schutte
Ryser
North Avenue tree line ordinance proposed by councilman
The council postponed action on a new ordinance to establish tree lines on North Avenue between Main Street and Nichols Avenue to the next regular meeting. A hearing on Friday evening preceded the adjournment. A vacancy in the planning board may trigger Grace Wakelee of Wakelee Avenue to fill the seat, with Meinl Steasburger's resignation believed in the mail.
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North Avenue
Main Street
Nichols Avenue
Delacour
Meinl Steasburger
Grace Wakelee
Wakelee Avenue
Man Tells Jury Why He Clubbed His Wife to Death
In Madera county a man known as Harlow faces a jury with his account of the fatal assault on his wife, 19, mother of a three year old. He described an unprovoked attack prompted by alleged taunting and a perceived threat, saying he did not intend to kill but went mad. Neighbors detained him as he destroyed parts of the home. The case hinges on whether the act was justifiable homicide.
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Bresno
Harow
Eoonus
Sin
Madera County
Juul White Listule
Mason
Harlow
Glanchard
Neighoors
Northtork
Renrial
Laanehanl
Wysholstin
Dirlow
Burnstock
Verry
Guworse
Sixteen Jurors Seated In Murder Trial Of Bergen Case
A jury of six men and six women was chosen for the Bergen case amid testimony about alleged improper relations involving Mr. Cline and Bergen. Miss Thornton described actions upstairs and a scuffle, with Bergen later found on the street. The defense was to begin arguments, with a stenographer juror selected as forewoman.
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Bergen
Cline
Miss ‘Thornton
Chine
Scullion
Miss Thornton
Scullon
Mias Stan
Squire
A. C. Hart
Local Lodges and Unions Gather for Evening Meetings
A dense notice lists multiple fraternal orders and labor unions holding meetings tonight across Bridgeport and adjacent districts. Names include Martha Washington lodge, Daligh ters of St. Ceorge, Workmen's, Pythian, Barbers, Carpenters and Joiners unions, and various councils at addresses along Main, Elm and State streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Atbintic
Galden Milstrer
Bridgepon
Tile Club
Martha Washington Lodge
Dalighters of
St. Ceorge
Stratford Uyveistrict
Tenuhtigun
Colorada Iva
Jlemmun
Mel
Nepubican Resub
Union Bverbe
Iyveni Poquoucock Couch
Ayoo
State Street
Barbers’ Union
Main Street
Carpenters and Joiners’ Union
Elm Street
Workers’ Union
Rosier Denies Prompting Brother's Wife in Murder Trial
Philadelphia reports on Oscar Rosier’s brother Arthur Rogler’s murder case as Rosier denies urging his sister-in-law Catherine Rogier to induce her husband’s death. The courtroom heard emotional testimony from Mrs Rosier amid vigorous cross examination by J K Scott as counsel contested relevance of Rosier’s activities to the killing of stenographer Corry Becket. Judge Barratt sustained the objection on moments, with heated exchanges marking the session.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Arthur E. Rogler
Oscar Rosier
Wesley Agrazpiter
Geraldine Rieke
Tia
Catherine Rogier
Rogler
Jona
R. Scott
Geutiel
Roster
Rosier
Watt
Wilk
Leroi
Almusi Uvery Geeshou
Dust
J. Bhshue Winheand
Scott
Oscar Reser
Corry Becket
Motever
Barratt
Mar. Scott
Gloucester Boat Defeats Bluenose in Ocean Race
The Gloucester crew, led by Stanley and Coles, defeat the Bluenose amid heavy wind on the fishing grounds. The Henry Ford calls the start and the Canadian rival is passed on the way out. Postponement granted an hour, officials praise Gloucester sailors and the Navy Secretary watches as the race culminates with a close finish and safety in strong sea conditions.
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Stanley
Coles
Ford
Denby
Miamond
Thomai
Une
Sheir Witcultes
Munose
Goucestormian
Carwin Walters
Kijper
Wits
Db Seconds
Windwad
Beny
Uxpinta
Cupkean Mlorms
Anguy
Bluevose
Cains
Sue
Antus
Henry Om Vane
Louis Masucct Dies After Auto Collision
Louis Masucct, aged 60, died in hospital after being struck by an auto on Mantingtan road. Police say the driver failed to avoid the slip on the pavement and fled the scene. Masucct suffered a fractured skull and other injuries. Charges of negligent homicide were being pursued, with bonds set at $2,000.
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Louis Masucct
Auto
Gos
Opi
Linnae
Mantingtan
Stult
Mt Leur
Stetklie Masure
Unite
Barn Fire Destroys Farm Structures and Hay Supplies
A barn burned today on a farm, destroying the building and its contents including hay grain potatoes and apples. Estimated value around $8 000 with insurance coverage. Firefighters battled the flames this afternoon, limiting further damage to adjoining structures.
Women on jury in murder trial of Mrs Champion
In Cleveland a jury pool including women and one man was tentatively selected for the first degree murder trial of Mrs Mabel Champion charged with the slaying of Thomas Connell in a restaurant. Prosecutor Stanton seeks the death penalty. witnesses describe an argument, a struggle, and gunfire after Mrs Champion allegedly fired three shots from under her husband’s coat following a dispute with Connell and another man.
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Champion
Cleveland
Murden
Mabel Champion
Thomasconnell
New Haven
Heme
Stanton
O'Connell
Pyllin
Pacifist Debate Mirrors Wartime Economy Plans
The briefing outlines wartime production shifts as Assistant Secretary Wainwright divides the country into ordnance districts to keep plants viable, while Major General Harbord attacks pacifism and notes a push to end war. He cites banners and demonstrations urging no more war and recalls global mobilization as tolls of peace efforts rise.
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Sconomie
Weeka
Wainwright
Itrict
Farberl
James G. Harbord
Sare
Washington
Dove Petes
Seymour Odd Fellows Lodge Entertainment Review
Members of the Seymour Odd Fellows are entertained as Maybury of Seymour confers the third degree on four candidates from both lodges in a dramatic ceremony. Past Noble Grand J. French commends the Loyalists and the lodge’s rapid organizational growth. Plans are under way for the third degree next Monday.
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Myeonsy-Hyemensgsers
Lang
Mixing Skunk Perfume with Gas to Detect Leaks
Atlantic City meeting of a gas association discussed adding odorants to illuminating gas to reveal leaks. Dr R R Sayers of the US Bureau of Mines said leak detection would cut costs and improve safety. Yanda Henderson of Yale urged using ethyl mercaptan, akin to skunk odor.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Setentiat
Amuring
Tadas
RR. Sayera
United States Bureau of Mines
Br. Yandel Henderson
Yate
City Teachers Back Plan For New Council
Executive committees of the Teachers association and Principals association voted to recommend the proposed Teachers Council to their general body. A next Monday meeting at the High School will consider the plan, with representation from city schools and boards to discuss legislation and school policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers' S Association
Principals’ Association
Leachers’ Organization
Board of Education
Board of Aldermen
TOC
Margaret Kiely
Teachers’ Association
Edgewood Inn Manager Henry Connor Dies at 63
Greenwich obituary reports Henry Connor longtime Edgewood Inn manager died at his home aged 63 after injuries from a September auto crash in New Haven. Survived by wife Catherine. son Edward Witzroy Connor. daughters Frances A. Connor and Mrs Arthur Earle Stowe. five Connor siblings and others. Services planned at Episcopal church with a Wednesday 5 30 p m service.
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Greenwich
Henry Connor
Edgewood Inn
Connoy
New Haven
New
Catherine Canner
Edward Witzroy
Cannar
Frances A. Connor
Arthur Earle Stowe
Bridgeport
Henry G. Fullerius
3Maroneck
Noy
Malies c Foup
James Connor
Treland
Artur Connor
Newark
Nas
B.J. Connor
Mamaroneck
N.Y
K. Connor
East Hampton
Muss
Oesister
Mes
Wilson
Trelis Jota
Episcopal
Man Arrested as Fire Fiend Freed on Alibi
New York City dispatch reports Albert Molnar was arrested in Bayonne near a Catholic church with a can of kerosene. He was freed after proving to Fire Department investigators he had no role in the East Side tenement fire that killed fifteen. Molnar was sent to Bellevue for observation after questioning by Fire Marshal Brophy and Commissioner Drennan. Relatives were questioned. Molnar claimed no involvement and appeared distraught over a feud linked to the Lexington Avenue blaze.
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New York
Come Missioner
Drennan
Albert FP
Molnar
Bayonne
Big Nose
Ralph
Bellevue Hospital
Pyschal Pathic
Brophy
Marsha Brophy
Lexington Avenue
Marshal Brophy
Fire Department
Dominican Sisters Endorse Father John’s Medicine
The Dominican Sisters at Loweil Maas praise Father John’s Medicine for colds coughs and body chills saying it achieves best results and cannot be done without. They claim it is safe for children and older people and note its widespread use in over 100 institutes.
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Loweil
Maas
Father John
Dominican Slaters
Mother Jean
Wmnt
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Turney
Sammis
Vegislature
Putney
Gueries
Saddurz
Harold DeLeour
Louis J. Bermann
Hay
Sourcil
Nate
Tonizat
Fouth
Mark Trial
Catherine Rosier
Gloucester
Bluenose
Gontmuet
Cloucester
Sny Saat
Gabe Ana
Parry Ford
Secretary of the Navy
Asserated Press
Chaseman
W. W. Lutein
Clinton Morrissey
Henry
U.S
Theagy of Nations
Emi
Mustepa
Kemal
Mahomet
Mie Falthral
Ani
England
Turkey
Gorbeumal
Roy
Deane
Dove of Peace
Seymour
Connor
Packard
Packard-Bridgeport Motors, Inc
Cannon Street
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