Priestly garb bootlegger held after wild chase
Worcester, Oct 23 AP article reports Salvatore Pralando of New York arrested in Brookfield after a high speed chase while disguised as a Catholic priest. Accompanied by Michael Costello posing as the chauffeur, the trio fled before being stopped. 100 gallons of alcohol found in suitcases. Pralando admitted bootlegging and claimed a New Haven priest identity earlier.
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Forsythe Street
New York
Brookfield
M. F. Riley
Tralando
Michael Costello
Rivington S Trot
Dunn withdraws from Boston mayor race urges strong Democratic candidate
General John H. Dunn pulled out of the Boston mayoral contest and urged fellow Democrats to unite behind the strongest candidate or an outstanding Democrat like Colonel William A. Gaston. The Oct. 23 AP report frames Dunn’s call amid a crowded Democratic field.
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Boston
John H. Dunn
William A. Gaston
Forum to Start Week From Sunday at United Church
The Forum at United Church begins Sunday November 1 with musical programs at 7 30 and discussions at 8 00. November lineup features Arthur E Bagley on Men Exercise and Recreation, Dr William Horace Day on Sweden Norway and Stockholm Conference, Dr James Gardin Gilkey on Getting a New Start, Henry M Curran on The True Story of Ellis Island, and Robert OBrien with C M Penfield on What Is the Matter with Capitalism from the National Security League.
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Dr. Gilkey
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Henry M. Curran
Eillis Island
Major Curran
Ellis’ Island
Robert O’brien
C. M. Penfield
National Security League
Grant divorce to man never living with wife in trial ruling
David Sheftel formerly of Meriden now at 207 Golden Hill Street was granted a divorce by Judge John R. Booth in Superior Court yesterday from Ida Sandler Shefel of New York City whom he said he never lived with. They wed January 13, 1920 and separated due to her secret illness. Also cited were divorces granted to William George Fults for desertion by Gertrude Snelling Potts of Greenwich and Juna Cady Collins of Stamford from John F. Collins of New York City, who did not support her. Collins had two children.
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David Sheftel
Meriden
Golden Hill Street
John R. Booth
Superior Court
Ida Sandler Shefel
New York City
Sheftel
William George Fults
Gertrude Snelling Potts
Greenwich
Potts
Juna Cady Collins
Stamford
John F. Collins
President Reaches Out to Congregational Pilgrims at White House
The President and Mrs Coolidge welcomed 325 members of the Congregational young people's pilgrimage in the Blue Room at the White House. Afterward, the President posed for a group photograph with the guests during their visit for the Congregational convention.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
Congregational Young People's Pilgrimage
Late jury hearing sought in Norwalk slander suit
Nearly two years into the $5,000 slander case, Charles Carroll of Norwalk asks Judge John W. Banks to hear facts before a jury. Defendants include George R. Barnum Henry Hoffman Louis Horvath Norwalk Lock Co officials, who say the missing linseed oil and remarks were privileged during an employment investigation.
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Charles Carro
Norwalk
Norwalk Lock Company
Superior Court
Joseph A. Gray
Carroll
John W. Banks
Banks
George R. Barnum
Henry Hoffman
Loouis Horvath
Pottery
New Yorkers Rely On Oil Fuel For Heating
New York reports widespread switch to fuel oil for home and business heating due to anthracite shortages. Fire permits rise for oil heating systems as deliveries backlog. State coal commission cautions cost to small homeowners. Major General Berry predicts growing oil use. Public buildings and hotels already rely on oil heaters. testing of coal substitutes planned for markets.
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New York
Fire Department
New York State Coal Commission
Charles W. Berry
National Guard
Brooklyn
New York City
Ghurgh Plans New Building For St George Church
Rev Henry E B Kelly pastor of St George s Episcopal Clinton and Beechwood avenues and church board will seek approval at the parish meeting on November for a new worship space. A first stage is planned for 1927 on adjoining property, with the existing church becoming a parish house and community center.
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Henry EB. Kelly
St. George's Episcopal Church
Clinton and
Beechwood Avenues
Communist rally halted as twelve arraigned in London
London October 22 twelve Communists were arraigned on charges of inciting to sedition as police quelled a demonstration. A crowd at Bow Street sang The Red Flag until warned to stop. Sympathisers carried banners pledging no arrests and no raids, and one chanting spectator was arrested.
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