Prisoner Killed at Army Prison in Guard Encounter
An armed altercation at Fort Wright led to the death of a prisoner named Dubren who fled from a guard post during a transfer. Sentry Roberts fired into the air and then at the prisoner when he did not halt, striking him fatally. Major Pendleton was tasked to investigate the shooting and report findings.
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San Pranciseo
Philippine Islands
Coast Guard
Fort Wright
Epirt Mhartial
Jack Wis
Pristate Roberts
Pubren
Roberts
Dubren
Lu- Gren
Merrusson
Long Tsiail Sonml
Alexander Pendleton
Pendleen
Funeral notices and obituaries from Norwalk area 1926
A compiled page lists numerous funeral notices and memorials from Norwalk and surrounding towns. Entries name deceased individuals, dates, and burial places such as Union Cemetery, Long Hill Cemetery, Park Cemetery, and St Jean's Cemetery, with details on funeral arrangements and family requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prineral Seine
People’ Church
Laurel Avenue
Wedtestay
Oelacke Burtat
Atines Cemetery West Mall
Burbawira Pathwori Metrath
Frances Floyt
George No Harbank
Ernest Oortlepp
Main Street
Union Cemetery
Norwalk
Donaldson
Mons Fay
Me Kenedy
X. Donaldson
TSS
Anni Lahey
John Flesan
St Jean’s Cemetery
Springdale
Belgian loan plan gains support amid currency reform
Belgium to float a new currency tied to gold and backed by a three-nation loan package. Santa banks in Japan and European partners agree to a $55.99 million credit facility to stabilize Belgium’s immediate finances and resume market confidence. Governor Franck defends the gold standard plan as essential to restore price stability.
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Santa
Japan
Bole
Sweden
Auster
Hans
Belgium
Franck
Bank of Belgium
Smi
Pittsburgh Bank Loot Recovered in Local Case
A disrupted bank heist narrative describes How a theft was traced to suspects including Goodfellow and Knapp. Authorities recovered stolen money and connected a scheme involving a band that planned to relocate funds to a safe location before a thwarted escape.
Third Victim Taken to Asylum in Refrigeration Gas Case
Testimony described a fatal incident in a Bridgeport apartment building where a faulty freezer caused gas exposure during testing. Witnesses cited unintentional fault rather than criminal negligence as investigators prepared further analysis and a hearing set for next Monday.
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Pauli
Nausia
Waas
Force
Tuesd
Jon
Martha Apartments
Norne Heating
Bridgeport
Tazar J. Smith
Willam Pierce
Moree
Nathaniel Selle
My Impressions of America continues on a City Hall visit
The account describes a sweeping view of a grand city building, crowds in the streets, and a drive to City Hall where the mayor greets the visitor. The writer, moved by the reception, reflects on the speeches, honors, and a moment of shared patriotism with American and Roumanian anthems, amid a joyful NY scene.
Fragments of a European War Era Diary Describe City Scene
The writer contrasts war news in Europe with a bustling New York scene. They praise police efficiency and crowd control, note rapid press activity, and observe a vast array of reporters and photographers. The landscape evokes England with broader scenery and a welcoming railway car setting.
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New York
Arna
England
UNDAUNTED QUEEN SEES CADET DRILL IN STORM
Queen Marie of Roumania travels through the United States amid a severe cold and storm to review cadets at West Point. She braves rain and wind, dons overshoes, and receives officials in Albany and Buffalo before a planned Canada crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadela
West Point
Wild East Coast Storm Roars Through Rhode Island
A fierce nor eastern storm lashs the eastern seaboard causing shipping delays as two steamers wait in Narragansett Bay. Winds topple chimneys uproot trees and cause structural damage from Pittsfield to Lowell and Springfield with widespread debris and power outages.
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Gater
Rhode Island
Narragameeti Bay
Lexin Fon
New York
Provilanes
New
Lorden Harter
Wittsfield
Afiss
Pittsfield
Lowell
Springfield
Trade Commission ends secrecy exposing firms new rule
The Federal Trade Commission voted to make all complaints about alleged unfair practices public upon issuance, ending a decades-old secrecy policy. Adopted Oct 8, the rule followed a reorganization and replaces the prior practice of withholding complaints until defendants could answer. It aims to increase transparency amid congressional scrutiny and political battles from 1924 onward. America's youngest licensed flyer is Frank Rippingill. Dayton, O., with a pilot license at 13.
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Washington
Oct
Fae
Federal Trade Commission
Cent Contiiut
Coolidy
Auth
Sedalia
Humphrey
Commission
Huston Thompson
John F. Nugent
van Fleet
Hunt
Congress
Nugent
Thompson
Commssion
Abram PF. Meyers
Tank
van Sect
Meyers
1Partment of Justice
America
Frank Rippingill
Dayton, O
Wlnt 13
Garage pistol drop leads to arrest in Stratford case
A garage owner reported a pastel automatic pistol dropped from a suspect belt on Sunday. Patrolman William McCarthy arrested 21 year old Twenty Beeser of 42 Reservoir Avenue, held on $2000 bond as police investigate alleged criminal activity.
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Te Stratford
William McCarthy
Twenry Beeser
Reservoir Avenue
Beleber
Stratfons
Belebee
Recall of Queen Denied at Vienna
Austria reports denied commantolary rumors about Queen Marie canceling her trip. She plans to remain in the United States for health permits and continue the tour. Roumanian authorities denied that she had been summoned by King Ferdinand. The queen left New York today on a special train toward Buffalo and the west as scheduled.
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Tyas
Vreneatits
Tyre
Manent Bank
Prames
Aneer Shidure
Evan
Goodfellow
Knapp
Hia
John Uulligan
Danbury
Tna
Force
Witsness
Mai Vaullinan
Uni
Ile
My. Smmith
Vuliigran
Smith
Harmonia
Bers
Onanio
Ree
Monthe
Segatein Perteetwate Vantares
Tibet
Chengeares
Queen
Syracuse
Burdon
New York
Orerts
Fron
Wosy Thay
Ferdinand
Marie
Bucharset
Ibeelos
Vic Vapokesman
Masel
Marie of
Krouma
Unitie F
Kaimed Onmurse
Mise
Adelineé Young
Johns Wepking Hospital
Enoe
Miss Young
Marrison
Hudson
West Point
Prince Nice
Tieana
Marley
Vienna
Austria
APY
Neuerele Press
Rownaraen
Quer Marie
United States
Sp Ceral
Boftala
West
Benzie Elected New President Of Traffic Club Here
Reon W. Miller retired after years as president of the Bridgeport Traffic association at the annual meeting in the University club. Sturry J. Benge of General Electric succeeds Miller. Other officers include Vice President Larry Ahern, Alphens Winter as treasurer, and Steve Steneghan as traffic manager. Discussions covered coal-rate case potential impacts on consumers, proposed motor truck legislation, and hearings in Boston and New York. A luncheon followed the meeting with plans for next month’s annual dinner.
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Reon W. Miller
Pridgeporth
University
Elu
Sturry J. Benge
General Electric Company
Mil~ Jer
Larry Ahern
Cabpabia Aphophone Roampans
Cerretany
Alphens Winter
Steve Steneghan
Bridgeport Hardware Company
New England
West Virginia
Congress
Examiner Hink- Hey
Boxton
New York
Jack Returns Home Tomorrow Amid Worry Over Warnings
A note describes the speaker planning to tell Jack that he has been worrying them due to ongoing concerns. The message hints at emotional strain from unsettled circumstances and the anticipation of a homecoming.
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Jack
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