Morris Attacks Roraback and Road Trust in Newtown Speech
At a Newtown rally Democratic candidate Morris likened state Republican leader J Henry Roraback to King George III and attacked the so called gold brick road selling votes for a Derby highway. He criticized state spending, claimed retrenchment lies, and cited expenditures showing cost increases under Republican rule. Additional speakers included P B O’Sullivan and Antonio Abriola as they reviewed Bridgeport governance.
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Newtown
J. Henry Roraback
King
Morris
Wham H Blodgett
King George Tit
Blodgett
Roraback
King George
Morrig
Zoad
Atick
Sandy Hook
Derby
Brainard
Baldwin
Republican Party
Republicoan
Herbert O. Clark
P. B O'Sullivan
Antonio Abriola
Bridgeport
Fairfield County
Walter C Suddard
Stratford
Thomas M. Hollan
Jank P Hearn
Bridge Closure Delays Air Traffic This Week
Beginning this morning and continuing for three mornings between 1 and 30 Strittrd avenue the lower draw bridge will be closed to air traffic. The bridge is undergoing necessary repairs that have been needed for some time.
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Strittrd Avenue
Navy celebration features toy war college speaker today
Civic clubs meet for a Navy celebration with plans announced for a guest speaker and related events. Page 15 reports other local items and political notes across several sections.
Bootleg Gangs Kill Two in Illinois Shootout
Two rival bootleg factions armed with machine guns killed William McQuay and Ward Jones in Williamson County amid gang warfare. William McQuay was shot sixteen times. Ward Jones four times and both bodies found after clashes tied to Charles Birger and Shelton brothers. Birger vowed to get even and urged speed while authorities reported limited arms seizures and no Illinois concealed weapons law.
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Herrin
Charles Birger
Shelton Brothers
Birger
Newsppermen
McQuay
Harrisburg
Williamson County
Jones
Tittle
George Galligan
Marion
Birair
Galligan
Birgir
Williamson
Saline
Illinois
Fago
Contractors Dig Up Indian Skull on Woodward Avenue
A well preserved human skull, believed to belong to an Indian youth from a local tribe, was unearthed by a steam shovel yesterday at Woodward Avenue near Reservoir Avenue during road work by Leverty and Hurley contractors. The skull lay buried ten feet in dry loam, with no other bones found, and authorities note the area was once inhabited by tribes. The discovery attracted unusual police attention and is linked to the area’s camping ground history.
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Woodward Avenue
Reservoir Avenue
Leverty and Hurley
Commons Rebukes Dr Salter Over Drunkenness Claim
In London AP report Dr Alfred Salter M P a strict teetotaler was rebuked by the House of Commons for a speech accusing members of drunkenness. The house adopted a motion saying he insulted the house and overstepped privileges. Salter offered to name individuals but the matter was referred to a committee by Labor amendment and did not proceed.
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London
Alfred Salter Jabortte
House of Commons
Salter
Committee of Privileges
Tn Salter
House
Dr. Salter
T P. Connor
Howes
Dr Salter
Lloyd George
John TR. Clynes
Laborite
Indhia
Somerset grand jury clash probes Hall Mills case
Disputes between Somerset county grand jury and Special Prosecutor Alexander Simpson escalate over investigations and indictments. Simpson plans to seek charges in Hudson county against two alleged accessories. Felix de Martini and Ralph V. M. Gorsline face potential action. Mrs. Minna Clark and de Martini linked to spying. Gorsline released after 21 hours of grilling. Trials for Hall and Millas set to open next Monday with 165 subpoenas issued and a 60 person panel set for jury selection.
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Somerville
Somerset County Grand Jury
Alexander Simpson
Hall
Almpaon
Hudson
Somerset County
Felix de Martini
Frances Stevens Hell
Ralph V. M. Gorsline
Cath
Rine Rastall
Gorgiime
Trysta
Minna Clark
Somerset
Gorsline
New York
di Mnattini
New Jersey
Clark
Edward W. Hall
Eleanor Milla
Henry
Wille Stevens
Henry Carpender
Carpender
John J. Underwood
Wadsworth Reelection Urged By Hughes In Campaign Address
Former Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes urged support for Senator James W Wadsworth Jr in a Rochester campaign address urging Republicans to vote their conscience on the referendum but not destroy the party He argued the real divide is over the party line not the referendum question and warned that removing Wadsworth would be a national misfortune A separate divorce modification case in Norwalk involving Ethel V Phillips and Lloyd B Phillips favored the mother custody of the daughter while the father kept the two sons. further details note remarriage and ongoing custody disputes.
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Newtown
Chum
Stratford
Bestunline
Sage
Morris Addrewsee
Relly
Beitish King
Horketittes
Greenwich
Cuener
Lamb
Court House
Pagn
Winchester Company
Lysnea
G. O. P. Hughes
Toledo
Simpson
Madelens
Saces Vancett
Sul
Mother
Marly
Niagara Tallard
Toumaaiane
Miscoling
Tely
Kauta
Fim Rall
Agorn Ix
Mackit
MCA
Lon Neneis
Aruv
Fale
Hine
Tex Tickard
New York Boxing Commission
Olds
Ingleas
Qeeetion
Steve Smith
Red
Chapman
Boston
Battie
Rochester WN
Charles Bvans Hughes
James W Wadsworth Jr
Wadsworth
Washington
Senate
State of
New York
Ethel V. Phillips
Norwalk
New Jersey
Lloyd B. Phillips
Arthur F. Ells
Phillipa
Philiips
Bes Ron
Bike
Ante
Schol
Jesse T. Dunbar
Leon Davis
Elis
General Motors Leads Earnings Surge in Third Quarter
New York Oct 26 AP General Motors and United States Steel reported record earnings for the third quarter with GM posting 56.0 million in the quarter and 148.3 million for the nine months, while US Steel reached 52.6 million in the quarter and 145.5 million for the year to Sept. Earnings gains continued year to date as GM showed progressive improvement, with per share figures at 77 and 19.0 respectively. The report notes GM profits rising from 40.4 million in Q1 to over 48.9 million in Q2 and stronger July through September results before the dividend details in late month. Separately in Toronto Queen Marie of Romania visited Canada, touring Niagara Falls and Toronto with officials and reporters noting her joy and friendly exchanges during the trip.
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New York
United States Steel Corporaton
General Motors Corporation
General Motors Atti
General Motors
Steel Corporation
U S. Steel
Stein
Inet
Ity Comon
General Motora
Toronto
Ont
Marie of
Houmania
Niagara
Hamilton
Treledyan
Canada
Queen Mare
Princess Ileans
Ronmanlan
Marie
Miror
Hamiltton
Aldines
Cockshut
Government House
Princesa Ueana
Prince Mehylan
Niagara Falls
Democrats Alter Plans to Accept Mrs Crosby Aid
Democratic leaders in Maplewood discussed Mrs Fannie Crosby speaking at rallies in support of Board of Education candidate Sanford Stoddard. Crosby, a retiring Republican board member, said she would not discuss King-Connor accusations publicly but may address the education race at a main rally, while party officials downplayed implications of intra party antagonism.
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Fannie Z. Crosby
Board of Education
Maplewood
Arthur F. Connor
John T. King
Fifth
Ald Democrats
Crosby
Executive Board
Sanford Stoddard
William B. Flanagan
Flanagan
Groshby
Tme
King-Connor
Democratic Party
Paig
Mother and daughter jump to death from Martha Washington Hotel
In New York City on October 26 a mother Mrs Bertha Waschauer aged 56 and her daughter Dorothy 32 leaped from the 11th floor of the Martha Washington hotel after registering from Boston. The daughter, once treated at Central Islip sanitarium in Long Island, was seen attempting to follow after her mother. A tenant, Marjorie Plant, grabbed the daughter as she tried to go to the window.
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New York
Martha Washington
30Th Street
Madison Avenue
Boston
D Walsh
Miss B Walsh
Bertha Waschauer
Dorothy Waschauer
Brooklyn
Central Islip
Rockefeller Girl Scares Burglar In Palatial Home
Greenwhich Oct 26 AP A lone burglar entered Perc y A Rockefeller estate on Lake avenue while the family dined and stole jewelry including a diamond ring bracelet and wrist watch. Miss Winifred Rockefeller surprised the intruder in the mother’s bedroom. he fled down a ladder as the watchman failed to see him amid rain and mud. Police have few clues to pursue the case.
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Greenwich
Percy A. Rockefeller
Joan DB. Rockefeller
Lake Avenue
Duane Armstrong
Rockefeller
Mra. Rockefeller
Winifred Rockefeller
Aira
New Haven Bans Play Red Blinds
New Haven authorities halted further performances of Red Blinds at a local theatre. Manager David Eldridge planned to seek an injunction to stop police interference. The London cast production was deemed vulgar by censor Sergeant William B. Dwyer, who ordered an injunction delaying tonight's show.
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New Haven
David Eld- Adge
Toftay
London
William B. Dwyer
Democrats Hold First District Rally Tonight
Henry Reilly announced a Democratic rally in the First district tonight at the First District Democratic club rooms 305 State street. Speakers include Oscar A H Dannenberg candidate for representative and E J O'Neill candidate for alderman. All are invited for a social gathering.
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First District
Henry Reilly
Democratic Club
State Street
Oscar A H. Dannenberg
E. J. O'Neill
Dynamite Machine Found On Court House Ledge
A cheap tan suitcase containing dynamite and a clock mechanism was found on the window ledge of New York County Court House. Investigators retrieved the explosives and removed them to the bay, amid theories of radical action or a frightened suspect fleeing the scene.
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New Yor
County Court House
New York Harbor
Thomas A. Parley
Bureau of Conmbustibles
Court House
City Hall
Damerie
Foliee
John Donnelly
Donnelly
Toledo Stricken by Twin Murders and Clubber Fear
Toledo Ohio October 24 AP two women murdered in pattern crimes as police chase clubber linked to early victims. Miss Lily Croy a schoolteacher killed Monday night near Washington school and Miss Mary Alden found shot dead at home today. Authorities offer rewards totaling 21500 and marshal a roundup of mentally defiant suspects amid renewed fear of a repeat spree and vigilante actions.
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Toledo
Ohio
Polles
Mary Alden
Firsl
Lily Croy
Croy
Alden
Toledo Teachers’ Association
Miss Croy
Toledo Amer
Harry Jennings
Misa Croy
Misa Crow
Jennings
Clubber
Sala
Clay
Toledo University
Emma Croy
Julius Welet
Mias Croy
Wastington School
Handler
Hangzler
Gasault
Washington School
Clubpec
Bame
Mra
Lydia Baumvardner
Emma Hatheld
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Qvrethrow
J. Henry
Charles G. Morris
Taymiblican
Oldfield
Glatral Fair
Page
Morse
Beaker Head
Eno
Sun
Los Steel Close
Tan
Self
Page St
Camp
Sylvan Crest Highway
Commons
Hudson County
Hiches
DUT
Ungc Uonica
Republican
Nation
Ee Eae
U. S. Steel
MBS
Fannie I. Orosby
Ohio City
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